Scroll down for the steps to convert 58/52 as decimal 1.11538
Without the convenience of the fraction to decimal converter, let’s not forget the importance of being able to convert 58/52 as a decimal on paper.
Fractions are made up of two parts. The numerator (upper part) and the denominator (lower part) a/b.
The line which separates the numerator and denominator can be replaced with the division symbol (÷).
To convert a fraction to a decimal we divide the numerator by the denominator a÷b
Keep in mind, if either or both have long digits the division may get a little complicated.
Here is the math for converting 58/52 as a decimal:
58/52 = 58÷52 = 1.11538
You can also see the reverse conversion I.e. how decimal 1.11538 is converted into a fraction.