To convert the mixed number 4 3 into a decimal, we first need to break it down. The mixed number consists of a whole number and a fraction. In this case, 4 is the whole number, and 3 is the numerator of the fraction, with an implied denominator of 1.
So, we can express 4 3 as:
4 + 3/1
This simplifies to:
4 + 3 = 7
Now, to express 7 as a decimal, we simply write it as 7.0.
Therefore, 4 3 as a decimal is 7.0.