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 125 by the denominator 38:
125 (numerator) ÷ 38 (denominator) = 3.29
As a result, you get 3.29 as your answer when you convert 1 87/38 (or 125/38) to a decimal.