One method to convert 56/123 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 56 by the denominator 123:
56 (numerator) ÷ 123 (denominator) = 0.46
And there you go! We got 0.46 as the answer when you convert 56/123 to a decimal.