How to convert 49 1/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 49 1/5, 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 49 1/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 49 × 5 = 245
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 245 + 1 = 246
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 246 ÷ 5 = 49.2

So the mixed number 49 1 5 as a decimal is 49.2.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 246/5.