How to convert 47 1/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 1/2, 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 47 1/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 2 = 94
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 94 + 1 = 95
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 95 ÷ 2 = 47.5

So the mixed number 47 1 2 as a decimal is 47.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 95/2.