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 72 by the denominator 24:
72 (numerator) ÷ 24 (denominator) = 3
As a result, you get 3 as your answer when you convert 1 48/24 (or 72/24) to a decimal.