How to convert 47 3/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 3/8, 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 3/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 8 = 376
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 376 + 3 = 379
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 379 ÷ 8 = 47.375

So the mixed number 47 3 8 as a decimal is 47.375.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 379/8.