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 71 by the denominator 25:
71 (numerator) ÷ 25 (denominator) = 2.84
As a result, you get 2.84 as your answer when you convert 2 21/25 (or 71/25) to a decimal.