How to convert 48 4/9 to a decimal number?
Some mixed numbers, such as 48 4/9, 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 48 4/9 to a decimal number
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 48 × 9 = 432
- Add this result to the numerator: 432 + 4 = 436
- Divide the previous result by the denominator: 436 ÷ 9 = 48.444444444444
So the mixed number as a decimal is 48.444444444444.
Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 436/9.