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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 4 = 188
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 188 + 8 = 196
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 196 ÷ 4 = 49

So the mixed number 47 8 4 as a decimal is 49.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 196/4 = 49/1.