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 40 by the denominator 47:
40 (numerator) ÷ 47 (denominator) = 0.85
As a result, you get 0.85 as your answer when you convert 40/47 to a decimal.