One method to convert 55/28 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 55 by the denominator 28:
55 (numerator) ÷ 28 (denominator) = 1.96
And there you go! We got 1.96 as the answer when you convert 1 27/28 (or 55/28) to a decimal.