One method to convert 39/23 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 39 by the denominator 23:
39 (numerator) ÷ 23 (denominator) = 1.7
And there you go! We got 1.7 as the answer when you convert 1 16/23 (or 39/23) to a decimal.