How to convert 46 9/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 46 9/2, 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 9/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 46 × 2 = 92
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 92 + 9 = 101
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 101 ÷ 2 = 50.5

So the mixed number 46 9 2 as a decimal is 50.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 101/2.