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 59 by the denominator 8:
59 (numerator) ÷ 8 (denominator) = 7.38
As a result, you get 7.38 as your answer when you convert 5 19/8 (or 59/8) to a decimal.