The mixed number 248 5/40 as a decimal is equal to 248.125
To convert the mixed number 248 5/40 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 5/40 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 40 = 0.125
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 248 + 0.125
Alternatively, you can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions first and then convert the improper fraction to a decimal. The calculation formula is as follows:
Therefore, the mixed number 248 5/40 as a decimal is 248.125.
See also: 248 5/40 as an improper fraction