What is 240/7 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 240/7 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		240
		7

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 240 by 7 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

240 / 7 = 34.2857 = 34

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

240 - (7 x 34) = 2

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 240/7 as a mixed number is:

		2
		7

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
240/7 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

What is 240/8 as a Mixed Number?
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Terminology & Explanation

240 above the division line is called the numerator and 7 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 240 and 7 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

240/7 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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