How to convert 47 3/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 3/6, 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 3/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 6 = 282
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 282 + 3 = 285
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 285 ÷ 6 = 47.5

So the mixed number 47 3 6 as a decimal is 47.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 285/6 = 95/2.