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 74 by the denominator 16:
74 (numerator) ÷ 16 (denominator) = 4.63
As a result, you get 4.63 as your answer when you convert 2 42/16 (or 74/16) to a decimal.