One method to convert 112/17 to a decimal is by using the division method. Before we move ahead to the method, here is a quick recap on fractions: A fraction is a number representation that is broken down into two parts - the number on top is called the numerator, and the number on the bottom is called the denominator. To get a decimal using the division method, simply divide the numerator 112 by the denominator 17:
112 (numerator) ÷ 17 (denominator) = 6.59
And there you go! We got 6.59 as the answer when you convert 2 78/17 (or 112/17) to a decimal.