One method to convert 72/44 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 72 by the denominator 44:
72 (numerator) ÷ 44 (denominator) = 1.64
And there you go! We got 1.64 as the answer when you convert 1 28/44 (or 72/44) to a decimal.