What is 485/3 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 485/3 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		485
		3

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 485 by 3 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

485 / 3 = 161.6667 = 161

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

485 - (3 x 161) = 2

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 485/3 as a mixed number is:

161

		2
		3

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
485/3 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

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Terminology & Explanation

485 above the division line is called the numerator and 3 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 485 and 3 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

485/3 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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