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

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

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 47 × 8 = 376
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 376 + 9 = 385
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 385 ÷ 8 = 48.125

So the mixed number 47 9 8 as a decimal is 48.125.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 385/8.