How to convert 47 1/4 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 1/4, 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 1/4 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 4 = 188
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 188 + 1 = 189
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 189 ÷ 4 = 47.25

So the mixed number 47 1 4 as a decimal is 47.25.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 189/4.