What is 15/12 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 15/12 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		15
		12

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 15 by 12 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

15 / 12 = 1.2500 = 1

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

15 - (12 x 1) = 3

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

		3
		12

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. 15/12 as a Mixed Number is:

		1
		4

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Terminology & Explanation

15 above the division line is called the numerator and 12 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 15 and 12 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

15/12 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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