55/47 to a mixed number

How to write 55/47 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 55/47 as a mixed number it is 1 8/47

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [55] is greater than the denominator [47]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

55
/
47
=1
8
/
47

Steps to convert 55/47 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 55/47 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 [47] goes into the numerator [55]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

55 ÷ 47 = 1.17 = 1

(Quotient of 1 and a remainder of 8)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [8].

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 [47]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [55]:

55 - (1 × 47)

=

55 - 47 = 8

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [8] and put it above the original denominator [47], and then put the whole number [1] before it

55
/
47
=1
8
/
47

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 55/47 to the mixed number 1 8/47.

Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
55/471 8/47
56/471 9/47
57/471 10/47
58/471 11/47
59/471 12/47
60/471 13/47
61/471 14/47
62/471 15/47
63/471 16/47
64/471 17/47
65/471 18/47
66/471 19/47
67/471 20/47
68/471 21/47
69/471 22/47
70/471 23/47
71/471 24/47
72/471 25/47
73/471 26/47
74/471 27/47
75/471 28/47
76/471 29/47
77/471 30/47
78/471 31/47
79/471 32/47
80/471 33/47
81/471 34/47
82/471 35/47
83/471 36/47
84/471 37/47

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 55/47 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 1 8/47). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '55/47') 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 55/47 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 55/47 as a mixed number it is 1 8/47