How to convert 46 6/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 6/10, 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 6/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 10 = 460
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 460 + 6 = 466
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 466 ÷ 10 = 46.6

So the mixed number 46 6 10 as a decimal is 46.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 466/10 = 233/5.