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 116 by the denominator 5:
116 (numerator) ÷ 5 (denominator) = 23.2
As a result, you get 23.2 as your answer when you convert 17 31/5 (or 116/5) to a decimal.