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 118 by the denominator 38:
118 (numerator) ÷ 38 (denominator) = 3.11
As a result, you get 3.11 as your answer when you convert 118/38 to a decimal.