How to convert 49 2/5 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 49 2/5, 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 2/5 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 49 × 5 = 245
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 245 + 2 = 247
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 247 ÷ 5 = 49.4

So the mixed number 49 2 5 as a decimal is 49.4.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 247/5.