What is 129/6 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 129/6 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		129
		6

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 129 by 6 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

129 / 6 = 21.5000 = 21

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

129 - (6 x 21) = 3

Step 3 - Put Together
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get this:

		3
		6

Step 4 - Minimize
Minimize the fraction part from Step 3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 3, which is the greatest common factor, to get the final answer. 129/6 as a Mixed Number is:

		1
		2

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
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Terminology & Explanation

129 above the division line is called the numerator and 6 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 129 and 6 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

129/6 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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