One method to convert 45/80 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 45 by the denominator 80:
45 (numerator) ÷ 80 (denominator) = 0.56
And there you go! We got 0.56 as the answer when you convert 45/80 to a decimal.