One method to convert 61/49 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 61 by the denominator 49:
61 (numerator) ÷ 49 (denominator) = 1.24
And there you go! We got 1.24 as the answer when you convert 1 12/49 (or 61/49) to a decimal.