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 6273 by the denominator 1231:
6273 (numerator) ÷ 1231 (denominator) = 5.1
As a result, you get 5.1 as your answer when you convert 6273/1231 to a decimal.