How to convert 46 4/3 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 4/3, 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 4/3 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 3 = 138
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 138 + 4 = 142
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 142 ÷ 3 = 47.333333333333

So the mixed number 46 4 3 as a decimal is 47.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 142/3.