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 36 by the denominator 5:
36 (numerator) ÷ 5 (denominator) = 7.2
As a result, you get 7.2 as your answer when you convert 5 11/5 (or 36/5) to a decimal.