49/12 to a mixed number

How to write 49/12 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 49/12 as a mixed number it is 4 1/12

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [49] is greater than the denominator [12]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

49
/
12
=4
1
/
12

Steps to convert 49/12 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 49/12 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 [12] goes into the numerator [49]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

49 ÷ 12 = 4.08 = 4

(Quotient of 4 and a remainder of 1)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [1].

You may also calculate a remainder by using the whole number we calculated in the first step [4] and multiplying it by the original denominator [12]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [49]:

49 - (4 × 12)

=

49 - 48 = 1

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [1] and put it above the original denominator [12], and then put the whole number [4] before it

49
/
12
=4
1
/
12

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 49/12 to the mixed number 4 1/12.

See Also

Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
50/12
51/12
52/12
54/12
56/12
57/12
58/12
4 11/12
60/125
62/12
63/12
64/12
66/12
68/12
69/12
70/12
5 11/12
72/126
74/12
75/12
76/12
78/12

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 49/12 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 4 1/12). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '49/12') 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 49/12 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 49/12 as a mixed number it is 4 1/12