Evaluate 16 2/3

$16 \frac{2}{3}$

Step 1

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

$16 + \frac{2}{3}$

Step 2

Add $16$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ .

To write $16$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$16 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{2}{3}$

Combine $16$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{16 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{2}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{16 \cdot 3 + 2}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $16$ by $3$ .

$\frac{48 + 2}{3}$

Add $48$ and $2$ .

$\frac{50}{3}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{50}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$16.\overline{6}$

Mixed Number Form:

$16 \frac{2}{3}$