A fraction is written in terms of two parts: the number on top is called the numerator and the number on the bottom is called the denominator. We can use the division method to solve this question. To get a decimal, simply divide the numerator 63 by the denominator 23:
63 (numerator) ÷ 23 (denominator) = 2.74
As a result, you get 2.74 as your answer when you convert 1 40/23 (or 63/23) to a decimal.