What is 232/6 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 232/6 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		232
		6

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 232 by 6 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

232 / 6 = 38.6667 = 38

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

232 - (6 x 38) = 4

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

		4
		6

Step 4 - Minimize
Minimize the fraction part from Step 3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 2, which is the greatest common factor, to get the final answer. 232/6 as a Mixed Number is:

		2
		3

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
232/6 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

What is 232/7 as a Mixed Number?
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Terminology & Explanation

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

We call the line that separates 232 and 6 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

232/6 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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