How to convert 49 7/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 49 7/10, 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 7/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 49 × 10 = 490
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 490 + 7 = 497
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 497 ÷ 10 = 49.7

So the mixed number 49 7 10 as a decimal is 49.7.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction: 497/10.