What is 11/3 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 11/3 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		11
		3

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 11 by 3 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

11 / 3 = 3.6667 = 3

Step 2 - Find New Numerator
Multiply the answer from Step 1 by the denominator and deduct that from the original numerator.

11 - (3 x 3) = 2

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 11/3 as a mixed number is:

		2
		3

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
11/3 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

What is 11/4 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

11 above the division line is called the numerator and 3 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 11 and 3 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

11/3 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

A mixed number is an integer (whole number) and a proper fraction.