How to convert 46 5/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 5/10, 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 5/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 10 = 460
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 460 + 5 = 465
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 465 ÷ 10 = 46.5

So the mixed number 46 5 10 as a decimal is 46.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 465/10 = 93/2.