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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 5 = 235
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 235 + 5 = 240
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 240 ÷ 5 = 48

So the mixed number 47 5 5 as a decimal is 48.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 240/5 = 48/1.