How to convert 47 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 2/5, 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 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 5 = 235
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 235 + 2 = 237
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 237 ÷ 5 = 47.4

So the mixed number 47 2 5 as a decimal is 47.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 237/5.