59/42 to a mixed number

How to write 59/42 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 59/42 as a mixed number it is 1 17/42

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [59] is greater than the denominator [42]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

59
/
42
=1
17
/
42

Steps to convert 59/42 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 59/42 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 [42] goes into the numerator [59]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

59 ÷ 42 = 1.4 = 1

(Quotient of 1 and a remainder of 17)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [17].

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 [42]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [59]:

59 - (1 × 42)

=

59 - 42 = 17

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [17] and put it above the original denominator [42], and then put the whole number [1] before it

59
/
42
=1
17
/
42

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 59/42 to the mixed number 1 17/42.

See Also

Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
1 17/42
60/42
61/421 19/42
62/421 10/21
63/42
64/421 11/21
65/421 23/42
66/42
67/421 25/42
68/421 13/21
69/42
70/42
71/421 29/42
72/42
73/421 31/42
74/421 16/21
75/42
76/421 17/21
77/42
78/42
79/421 37/42
80/421 19/21
81/421 13/14
82/421 20/21
83/421 41/42
84/422
85/422 1/42
86/42
87/42
88/422 2/21

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 59/42 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 1 17/42). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '59/42') 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 59/42 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 59/42 as a mixed number it is 1 17/42