How to convert 48 1/8 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 48 1/8, 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 48 1/8 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 48 × 8 = 384
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 384 + 1 = 385
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 385 ÷ 8 = 48.125

So the mixed number 48 1 8 as a decimal is 48.125.

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