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 27 by the denominator 5:
27 (numerator) ÷ 5 (denominator) = 5.4
As a result, you get 5.4 as your answer when you convert 2 17/5 (or 27/5) to a decimal.