Question

convert a fraction into minutes

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Some fractions of an hour will not result in an exact number of minutes. To convert these fractions, multiply the fraction by 60 then round to the nearest minute.

Example of converting fractions of hours

Improper fractions of an hour

An improper fraction of an hour may be converted into hours and minutes by first converting the improper fraction into a mixed number, eg 12/5 h = 2 2/5 h. The whole number is the number of hours. The proper fraction is converted into minutes.

Example of converting improper fractions to hours and minutes

Test yourself

Convert the following to minutes or hours and minutes as appropriate. Roll your mouse over the question to check your answer.