One method to convert 125/71 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 125 by the denominator 71:
125 (numerator) ÷ 71 (denominator) = 1.76
And there you go! We got 1.76 as the answer when you convert 125/71 to a decimal.