What is 399/9 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 399/9 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		399
		9

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 399 by 9 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

399 / 9 = 44.3333 = 44

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

399 - (9 x 44) = 3

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

		3
		9

Step 4 - Minimize
Minimize the fraction part from Step 3 by dividing the numerator and denominator by 3, which is the greatest common factor, to get the final answer. 399/9 as a Mixed Number is:

		1
		3

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
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What is 399/10 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

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

We call the line that separates 399 and 9 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

399/9 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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