How to convert 46 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 8 = 368
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 368 + 3 = 371
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 371 ÷ 8 = 46.375

So the mixed number 46 3 8 as a decimal is 46.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 371/8.