How to convert 47 3/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 3/5, 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 3/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 5 = 235
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 235 + 3 = 238
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 238 ÷ 5 = 47.6

So the mixed number 47 3 5 as a decimal is 47.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 238/5.