One method to convert 82/18 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 82 by the denominator 18:
82 (numerator) ÷ 18 (denominator) = 4.56
And there you go! We got 4.56 as the answer when you convert 82/18 to a decimal.