What is 21/5 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 21/5 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		21
		5

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 21 by 5 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

21 / 5 = 4.2000 = 4

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

21 - (5 x 4) = 1

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 21/5 as a mixed number is:

		1
		5

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
21/5 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

What is 21/6 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

21 above the division line is called the numerator and 5 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 21 and 5 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

21/5 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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