How to convert 46 2/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 2/7, 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 2/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 7 = 322
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 322 + 2 = 324
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 324 ÷ 7 = 46.285714285714

So the mixed number 46 2 7 as a decimal is 46.285714285714.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 324/7.