One method to convert 586/703 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 586 by the denominator 703:
586 (numerator) ÷ 703 (denominator) = 0.83
And there you go! We got 0.83 as the answer when you convert 586/703 to a decimal.