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 54 by the denominator 49:
54 (numerator) ÷ 49 (denominator) = 1.1
As a result, you get 1.1 as your answer when you convert 1 5/49 (or 54/49) to a decimal.