Formula
The whole number is the integer division. The remainder stays over the denominator:
Whole = numerator ÷ denominator, remainder = numerator mod denominator
A proper fraction has no whole part. An exact multiple has no remainder.
Assumptions
- The denominator is not zero.
- The fraction is reduced before it is split.
Worked example
11/4 is the mixed number 2 3/4.
Input definitions
- Numerator
- The top of the improper fraction.
- Denominator
- The bottom, which becomes the denominator of the remaining fraction.
Limitations
Results are rounded for display. This is a classroom calculation, not a measurement from a lab or a financial filing.
Questions
What if the fraction is already proper?
There is no whole part. The reduced fraction is shown alone.
Can I add two mixed numbers here?
No. Convert them and use the fraction calculator.