1. The problem is to convert the fraction $\frac{72}{25}$ into a decimal. 2. To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. 3. Perform the division: $$72 \div 25$$ 4. Calculate: $$25 \times 2 = 50$$, subtract from 72: $$72 - 50 = 22$$ 5. Bring down a zero to make 220, then divide: $$220 \div 25 = 8$$ (since $$25 \times 8 = 200$$) 6. Subtract: $$220 - 200 = 20$$, bring down another zero to make 200. 7. Divide again: $$200 \div 25 = 8$$ (since $$25 \times 8 = 200$$) 8. Subtract: $$200 - 200 = 0$$, division ends. 9. The decimal is $2.88$. Therefore, $$\frac{72}{25} = 2.88$$.