What is 7/5 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 7/5 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		7
		5

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 7 by 5 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

7 / 5 = 1.4000 = 1

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

7 - (5 x 1) = 2

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 7/5 as a mixed number is:

		2
		5

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
7/5 as a mixed number is not the only problem we solved. Go here to convert another improper fraction to a mixed number.

What is 7/6 as a Mixed Number?
Here is the next improper fraction on our list that we converted to a mixed number.

Terminology & Explanation

7 above the division line is called the numerator and 5 below the divison line is called the denominator.

We call the line that separates 7 and 5 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

7/5 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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