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 142 by the denominator 17:
142 (numerator) ÷ 17 (denominator) = 8.35
As a result, you get 8.35 as your answer when you convert 2 108/17 (or 142/17) to a decimal.