One method to convert 88/16 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 88 by the denominator 16:
88 (numerator) ÷ 16 (denominator) = 5.5
And there you go! We got 5.5 as the answer when you convert 3 40/16 (or 88/16) to a decimal.