One method to convert 5314/72 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 5314 by the denominator 72:
5314 (numerator) ÷ 72 (denominator) = 73.81
And there you go! We got 73.81 as the answer when you convert 73 58/72 (or 5314/72) to a decimal.