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 4972 by the denominator 389:
4972 (numerator) ÷ 389 (denominator) = 12.78
As a result, you get 12.78 as your answer when you convert 4972/389 to a decimal.