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 12:
27 (numerator) ÷ 12 (denominator) = 2.25
As a result, you get 2.25 as your answer when you convert 2 3/12 (or 27/12) to a decimal.