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 85 by the denominator 18:
85 (numerator) ÷ 18 (denominator) = 4.72
As a result, you get 4.72 as your answer when you convert 2 49/18 (or 85/18) to a decimal.