55/17 to a mixed number

How to write 55/17 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 55/17 as a mixed number it is 3 4/17

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [55] is greater than the denominator [17]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

55
/
17
=3
4
/
17

Steps to convert 55/17 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 55/17 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 [17] goes into the numerator [55]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

55 ÷ 17 = 3.24 = 3

(Quotient of 3 and a remainder of 4)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [4].

You may also calculate a remainder by using the whole number we calculated in the first step [3] and multiplying it by the original denominator [17]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [55]:

55 - (3 × 17)

=

55 - 51 = 4

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [4] and put it above the original denominator [17], and then put the whole number [3] before it

55
/
17
=3
4
/
17

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 55/17 to the mixed number 3 4/17.

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Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
61/17
3 11/17
3 13/17
3 14/17
3 15/17
3 16/17
68/174
4 1/17
4 3/17
73/17
74/174 6/17
76/17
4 10/17
79/174 11/17
4 12/17
82/174 14/17
4 15/17
4 16/17

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 55/17 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 3 4/17). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '55/17') 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 55/17 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 55/17 as a mixed number it is 3 4/17