How to convert 46 10/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 10/2, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 46 10/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 2 = 92
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 92 + 10 = 102
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 102 ÷ 2 = 51

So the mixed number 46 10 2 as a decimal is 51.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 102/2 = 51/1.