What is 399/8 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 399/8 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		399
		8

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 399 by 8 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

399 / 8 = 49.8750 = 49

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

399 - (8 x 49) = 7

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 399/8 as a mixed number is:

		7
		8

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
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Terminology & Explanation

399 above the division line is called the numerator and 8 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 399 and 8 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

399/8 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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