55/36 to a mixed number

How to write 55/36 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 55/36 as a mixed number it is 1 19/36

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [55] is greater than the denominator [36]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

55
/
36
=1
19
/
36

Steps to convert 55/36 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 55/36 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 [36] goes into the numerator [55]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

55 ÷ 36 = 1.53 = 1

(Quotient of 1 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 [1] and multiplying it by the original denominator [36]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [55]:

55 - (1 × 36)

=

55 - 36 = 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 [36], and then put the whole number [1] before it

55
/
36
=1
19
/
36

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 55/36 to the mixed number 1 19/36.

Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
1 19/36
56/36
57/36
58/361 11/18
60/36
1 25/36
62/361 13/18
63/36
64/36
1 29/36
66/36
1 31/36
68/36
69/36
70/36
71/361 35/36
72/362
73/362 1/36
74/36
75/36
76/36
2 5/36
78/36
79/362 7/36
80/36
81/36
82/36
2 11/36
84/36

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 55/36 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 1 19/36). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '55/36') 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 55/36 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 55/36 as a mixed number it is 1 19/36