72/13 to a mixed number

How to write 72/13 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 72/13 as a mixed number it is 5 7/13

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [72] is greater than the denominator [13]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

72
/
13
=5
7
/
13

Steps to convert 72/13 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 72/13 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 [13] goes into the numerator [72]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

72 ÷ 13 = 5.54 = 5

(Quotient of 5 and a remainder of 7)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [7].

You may also calculate a remainder by using the whole number we calculated in the first step [5] and multiplying it by the original denominator [13]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [72]:

72 - (5 × 13)

=

72 - 65 = 7

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [7] and put it above the original denominator [13], and then put the whole number [5] before it

72
/
13
=5
7
/
13

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 72/13 to the mixed number 5 7/13.

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Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
73/135 8/13
75/13
5 11/13
77/135 12/13
78/136
80/13
81/136 3/13
6 6/13
85/13
6 8/13
87/136 9/13
6 10/13
89/136 11/13
6 12/13
91/137
7 1/13
93/137 2/13
94/137 3/13
98/13
101/137 10/13

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 72/13 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 5 7/13). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '72/13') 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 72/13 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 72/13 as a mixed number it is 5 7/13