How to convert 48 3/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 48 3/5, 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 3/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 48 × 5 = 240
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 240 + 3 = 243
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 243 ÷ 5 = 48.6

So the mixed number 48 3 5 as a decimal is 48.6.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 243/5.