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 89 by the denominator 2:
89 (numerator) ÷ 2 (denominator) = 44.5
As a result, you get 44.5 as your answer when you convert 2 85/2 (or 89/2) to a decimal.