One method to convert 89/50 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 89 by the denominator 50:
89 (numerator) ÷ 50 (denominator) = 1.78
And there you go! We got 1.78 as the answer when you convert 1 39/50 (or 89/50) to a decimal.