One method to convert 142/19 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 142 by the denominator 19:
142 (numerator) ÷ 19 (denominator) = 7.47
And there you go! We got 7.47 as the answer when you convert 7 9/19 (or 142/19) to a decimal.