Solution: 2 36/46 as a decimal is 2.78
Methods
First step – Making the fraction improper:
The first step to changing 2 36/46 into a decimal is to change it to an improper fraction. To do that, we need to multiply 2 by 46 and add its product to 36 in the numerator to get: 128/46. Now we will attempt to convert 128/46 to a decimal using the following method:
Explanation using the division method:
One method to convert 128/46 to a decimal is by using the division method. Before we move ahead to the method, here is a quick recap on fractions: A fraction is a number representation that is broken down into two parts - the number on top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator. To get a decimal using the division method, simply divide the numerator 128 by the denominator 46:
128 (numerator) ÷ 46 (denominator) = 2.78
And there you go! We got 2.78 as the answer when you convert 2 36/46 (or 128/46) to a decimal.
Practice more problems!
All it takes to be better at something is some practice! Take a look at some more similar problems on converting fractions to decimals and give them a go:
What is 2 55/47 as a decimal?
What is 6 38/17 as a decimal?
What is 8 20/15 as a decimal?
What is 1 90/45 as a decimal?