One method to convert 73/40 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 73 by the denominator 40:
73 (numerator) ÷ 40 (denominator) = 1.83
And there you go! We got 1.83 as the answer when you convert 73/40 to a decimal.
