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 32 by the denominator 5:
32 (numerator) ÷ 5 (denominator) = 6.4
As a result, you get 6.4 as your answer when you convert 3 17/5 (or 32/5) to a decimal.