How to convert 47 10/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 10/5, 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 10/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 5 = 235
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 235 + 10 = 245
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 245 ÷ 5 = 49

So the mixed number 47 10 5 as a decimal is 49.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 245/5 = 49/1.