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 2477 by the denominator 8942:
2477 (numerator) ÷ 8942 (denominator) = 0.28
As a result, you get 0.28 as your answer when you convert 2477/8942 to a decimal.