One method to convert 135/48 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 135 by the denominator 48:
135 (numerator) ÷ 48 (denominator) = 2.81
And there you go! We got 2.81 as the answer when you convert 1 87/48 (or 135/48) to a decimal.