What is 246/17 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 246/17 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		246
		17

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 246 by 17 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

246 / 17 = 14.4706 = 14

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

246 - (17 x 14) = 8

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 246/17 as a mixed number is:

		8
		17

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
246/17 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

What is 246/18 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

246 above the division line is called the numerator and 17 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 246 and 17 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

246/17 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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