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 88 by the denominator 23:
88 (numerator) ÷ 23 (denominator) = 3.83
As a result, you get 3.83 as your answer when you convert 2 42/23 (or 88/23) to a decimal.