The mixed number 42 57/10 as a decimal is equal to 47.7
To convert the mixed number 42 57/10 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 57/10 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 57 ÷ 10 = 5.7
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 42 + 5.7
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 42 57/10 as a decimal is 47.7.
See also: 42 57/10 as an improper fraction