What is 220/28 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 220/28 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		220
		28

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 220 by 28 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

220 / 28 = 7.8571 = 7

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

220 - (28 x 7) = 24

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

		24
		28

Step 4 - Minimize
Minimize the fraction part from Step 3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 4, which is the greatest common factor, to get the final answer. 220/28 as a Mixed Number is:

		6
		7

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
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What is 220/29 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

220 above the division line is called the numerator and 28 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 220 and 28 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

220/28 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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