One method to convert 142/27 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 142 by the denominator 27:
142 (numerator) ÷ 27 (denominator) = 5.26
And there you go! We got 5.26 as the answer when you convert 142/27 to a decimal.
