85/16 to a mixed number

How to write 85/16 as a Mixed Number?

Answer: Fraction 85/16 as a mixed number it is 5 5/16

Since we have an improper fraction (the numerator [85] is greater than the denominator [16]), we can convert it into a mixed number (a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction):

85
/
16
=5
5
/
16

Steps to convert 85/16 to a mixed number

In order to convert our improper fraction 85/16 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 [16] goes into the numerator [85]. To do this we divide the numerator by the denominator:

85 ÷ 16 = 5.31 = 5

(Quotient of 5 and a remainder of 5)

2. Find the New Numerator. Our new numerator is equal to the remainder from previous step [5].

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 [16]. And then subtract the result from the original numerator [85]:

85 - (5 × 16)

=

85 - 80 = 5

3. Get our mixed fraction. To complete our mixed fraction we need to take the new numerator from previous step [5] and put it above the original denominator [16], and then put the whole number [5] before it

85
/
16
=5
5
/
16

That's it! We have successfully converted the improper fraction 85/16 to the mixed number 5 5/16.

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Fraction to a Mixed Number Conversion Table

FractionMixed Number
86/16
88/16
89/16
90/16
5 11/16
92/16
5 13/16
94/16
5 15/16
96/166
97/16
98/16
100/16
101/16
102/16
103/16
104/16
106/16
107/166 11/16
108/16
6 13/16
110/16
111/166 15/16
112/167
114/16

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 85/16 as a Mixed Number? (The answer is: 5 5/16). Enter the fraction (numerator and denominator) (e.g. '85/16') 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 85/16 as a Mixed Number?

Fraction 85/16 as a mixed number it is 5 5/16