How to convert 47 10/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 10/1, 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 10/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 1 = 47
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 47 + 10 = 57
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 57 ÷ 1 = 57

So the mixed number 47 10 1 as a decimal is 57.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 57/1.