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 24:
131 (numerator) ÷ 24 (denominator) = 5.46
As a result, you get 5.46 as your answer when you convert 3 59/24 (or 131/24) to a decimal.