How to convert 46 9/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 9/10, 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 9/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 10 = 460
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 460 + 9 = 469
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 469 ÷ 10 = 46.9

So the mixed number 46 9 10 as a decimal is 46.9.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 469/10.