How to convert 46 7/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 7/2, 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 7/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 2 = 92
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 92 + 7 = 99
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 99 ÷ 2 = 49.5

So the mixed number 46 7 2 as a decimal is 49.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 99/2.