How to convert 46 8/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 8/5, 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 8/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 5 = 230
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 230 + 8 = 238
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 238 ÷ 5 = 47.6

So the mixed number 46 8 5 as a decimal is 47.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 238/5.