What is 99/5 as a Mixed Number?

Here we will show you how to convert the improper fraction 99/5 to a mixed number (aka mixed fraction). We start by setting up the fraction below.

		99
		5

Step 1 - Find Whole Number
Calculate out how many times the denominator goes into the numerator. To do that, divide 99 by 5 and keep only what is to the left of the decimal point:

99 / 5 = 19.8000 = 19

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

99 - (5 x 19) = 4

Step 3 - Get Solution
Keep the original denominator and use the answers from Step 1 and Step 2 to get the answer. 99/5 as a mixed number is:

		4
		5

Improper Fraction To Mixed Number Converter
99/5 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

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

We call the line that separates 99 and 5 the division line. It is also known as the fraction bar or vinculum.

99/5 is an improper fraction because the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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