279/20 to a mixed number

How to write 279/20 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 279/20 as a mixed number it is 13 19/20

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [279] is greater than the denominator [20]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

279
/
20
=13
19
/
20

Steps to convert 279/20 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 279/20 to a mixed number, we need to follow three basic steps:

1. Find the whole number. First we need to calculate how many times the denominator [20] goes into the numerator [279]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

279 ÷ 20 = 13.95 = 13

(Quotient of 13 and a remainder of 19)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [19].

You may also calculate a remainder by using the whole number we calculated in the first step [13] and multiplying it by the original denominator [20]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [279]:

279 - (13 × 20)

=

279 - 260 = 19

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [19] and put it above the original denominator [20], and then put the whole number [13] before it

279
/
20
=13
19
/
20

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 279/20 to the mixed number 13 19/20.

See Also

Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
13 19/20
280/2014
281/2014 1/20
282/2014 1/10
283/2014 3/20
284/2014 1/5
285/2014 1/4
286/2014 3/10
287/2014 7/20
288/2014 2/5
289/2014 9/20
290/2014 1/2
291/2014 11/20
292/2014 3/5
293/2014 13/20
294/2014 7/10
295/2014 3/4
296/2014 4/5
14 17/20
298/2014 9/10
299/2014 19/20
300/2015
301/2015 1/20
302/2015 1/10
303/2015 3/20
304/2015 1/5
305/2015 1/4
306/2015 3/10
307/2015 7/20
308/2015 2/5

Fraction to Mixed Number Converter

This calculator will help you to convert an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number. For example, it can help you find out how to write 279/20 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 13 19/20). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '279/20') and hit the 'Convert' button.
An improper fraction is a type of fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator. A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction.

FAQ

How to write 279/20 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 279/20 as a mixed number it is 13 19/20