One method to convert 8712/100 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 8712 by the denominator 100:
8712 (numerator) ÷ 100 (denominator) = 87.12
And there you go! We got 87.12 as the answer when you convert 87 12/100 (or 8712/100) to a decimal.