What is 5 1/3 as an improper fraction?

2 Answers
Dec 11, 2017

16/3

Explanation:

Make the whole number part 5 into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction part. Then they can be added...

5 1/3 = 5+1/3 = (5*3)/3 + 1/3 = 15/3 + 1/3 = 16/3

Dec 12, 2017

16/3

Explanation:

Multiply the denominator and the whole number,

3 xx 5 = 15

Add the numerator,

15 + 1 = 16

Put that answer over the denominator,

16/3