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 38 by the denominator 16:
38 (numerator) ÷ 16 (denominator) = 2.38
As a result, you get 2.38 as your answer when you convert 2 6/16 (or 38/16) to a decimal.