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Mixed Number Converter

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers or mixed numbers to improper fractions with the school-method steps shown.

FRACTIONS
LOCAL NO DATA SENT
SHOW ME HOWIMPROPER FRACTION ↔ MIXED NUMBER
CONVERSIONCHOOSE A DIRECTION
Improper fractions have a numerator at least as large as the denominator; mixed numbers combine a whole number and a proper fraction.
ANSWERThe conversion uses division one way and multiplication-plus-addition the other way.
STEPSFOLLOW THE SCHOOL METHOD
READYChoose a conversion direction.

LOCAL TOOL: The conversion stays entirely in your browser.

FIELD NOTE / 041

Mixed numbers and improper fractions name the same quantity in different forms.

Division turns an improper fraction into a whole number plus remainder. Multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator reverses the process.