How to convert 47 4/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 4/8, 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 4/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 8 = 376
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 376 + 4 = 380
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 380 ÷ 8 = 47.5

So the mixed number 47 4 8 as a decimal is 47.5.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 380/8 = 95/2.