How to convert 47 8/6 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 8/6, 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 8/6 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 6 = 282
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 282 + 8 = 290
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 290 ÷ 6 = 48.333333333333

So the mixed number 47 8 6 as a decimal is 48.333333333333.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 290/6 = 145/3.