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 131 by the denominator 26:
131 (numerator) ÷ 26 (denominator) = 5.04
As a result, you get 5.04 as your answer when you convert 3 53/26 (or 131/26) to a decimal.