How to convert 47 8/9 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 47 8/9, 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 8/9 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 9 = 423
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 423 + 8 = 431
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 431 ÷ 9 = 47.888888888889

So the mixed number 47 8 9 as a decimal is 47.888888888889.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 431/9.