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 6942 by the denominator 5837:
6942 (numerator) ÷ 5837 (denominator) = 1.19
As a result, you get 1.19 as your answer when you convert 6942/5837 to a decimal.