What is 171/2 as a mixed number?

The improper fraction 171/2 as a mixed number is 85 1/2

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Convert 171/2 as a mixed number

In order to convert 171/2 to a mixed number, we need to divide the numerator by the denominator to get a whole number and a remainder, and express the result as a whole number and a proper fraction.

171 ÷ 2 = 85 with a remainder of 1

To see it, we just need to put the whole number together with our remainder and original denominator:

171/2
=
85
1/2

So 171/2 as a mixed number is 85 1/2.

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