How to convert 46 5/7 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 5/7, 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 5/7 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 7 = 322
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 322 + 5 = 327
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 327 ÷ 7 = 46.714285714286

So the mixed number 46 5 7 as a decimal is 46.714285714286.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 327/7.