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 85 by the denominator 144:
85 (numerator) ÷ 144 (denominator) = 0.59
As a result, you get 0.59 as your answer when you convert 85/144 to a decimal.