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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 7 = 322
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 322 + 7 = 329
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 329 ÷ 7 = 47

So the mixed number 46 7 7 as a decimal is 47.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 329/7 = 47/1.