The mixed number 48 24/40 as a decimal is equal to 48.6
To convert the mixed number 48 24/40 into a decimal number, you can follow these steps:
First, convert the fractional part 24/40 to decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator: 24 ÷ 40 = 0.6
Then, add the resulting decimal to the integer part of the mixed number: 48 + 0.6
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 48 24/40 as a decimal is 48.6.
See also: 48 24/40 as an improper fraction