One method to convert 139/16 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 139 by the denominator 16:
139 (numerator) ÷ 16 (denominator) = 8.69
And there you go! We got 8.69 as the answer when you convert 5 59/16 (or 139/16) to a decimal.