How to convert 47 8/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 8/1, 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 8/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 1 = 47
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 47 + 8 = 55
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 55 ÷ 1 = 55

So the mixed number 47 8 1 as a decimal is 55.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 55/1.