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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 8 = 376
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 376 + 8 = 384
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 384 ÷ 8 = 48

So the mixed number 47 8 8 as a decimal is 48.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 384/8 = 48/1.