What is 238/9 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 238/9 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		238
		9

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 238 by 9 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

238 / 9 = 26.4444 = 26

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

238 - (9 x 26) = 4

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 238/9 as a mixed number is:

		4
		9

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
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What is 238/10 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

238 above the division line is called the numerator and 9 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 238 and 9 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

238/9 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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