How to convert 49 8/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 49 8/10, 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 8/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 49 × 10 = 490
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 490 + 8 = 498
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 498 ÷ 10 = 49.8

So the mixed number 49 8 10 as a decimal is 49.8.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 498/10 = 249/5.