How do I turn 17/4 into a mixed number?

Divide: 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1, so 4 1/4.

How do I enter a negative mixed number?

Put the minus sign on the whole part, for example −2 1/3.

Can I add a whole number directly?

Yes, add it to the whole part: 3 + 1 2/5 = 4 2/5.

Mixed Numbers and Whole Numbers in Fractions

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): To calculate with a mixed number, turn it into an improper fraction: multiply the whole part by the denominator and add the numerator, so 2 1/3 = (2 × 3 + 1)/3 = 7/3. A whole number becomes a fraction over 1, such as 4 = 4/1. In the calculator above, type the whole part in the small box, then the fraction; the result is shown as a fraction, a mixed number and a decimal.

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Type the top and bottom number of each fraction. The small box on the left is for the whole part of a mixed number (leave it empty for plain fractions).

Step by step

Mixed number to improper: whole × denominator + numerator, over the denominator.
Whole number: write it over 1.
Calculate, then turn the answer back into a mixed number if you like.

At a glance

Example	Working	Answer
2 1/3 as improper	(2 × 3 + 1)/3	7/3
4 × 2/5	4/1 × 2/5	8/5 = 1 3/5
1 1/2 + 2 3/4	6/4 + 11/4	17/4 = 4 1/4

How to calculate with mixed numbers and whole numbers

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