What is 12/7 as a Mixed Number?

12/7 is an improper fraction. Let us represent it as a whole number as well as a fractional part called the mixed number.

Answer: 12/7 in a mixed fraction is \(1\dfrac{5}{7}\)

Let us see the steps below in order to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number.

Explanation:

First, we divide the numerator of the given improper fraction by the denominator.

And now keep the quotient as separate

The quotient of 12 divided by 7 is 1

The remainder of 12 divided by 7 is 5

the mixed fraction can be written as: Quotient (Remainder/Divisor) \(1\dfrac{5}{7}\)

Thus, 12/7 in a mixed fraction is \(1\dfrac{5}{7}\)