One method to convert 173/16 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 173 by the denominator 16:
173 (numerator) ÷ 16 (denominator) = 10.81
And there you go! We got 10.81 as the answer when you convert 10 13/16 (or 173/16) to a decimal.