Convert to a Decimal 2 1/3

$2 \frac{1}{3}$

Step 1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$2 + \frac{1}{3}$

Step 2

Add $2$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ .

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$2 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$

Combine $2$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 \cdot 3 + 1}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $2$ by $3$ .

$\frac{6 + 1}{3}$

Add $6$ and $1$ .

$\frac{7}{3}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{7}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$2.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{1}{3}$