How to convert 48 4/1 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 48 4/1, 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 4/1 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 48 × 1 = 48
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 48 + 4 = 52
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 52 ÷ 1 = 52

So the mixed number 48 4 1 as a decimal is 52.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 52/1.