Evaluate 3+1/3

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

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

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

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

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $3$ by $3$ .

$\frac{9 + 1}{3}$

Add $9$ and $1$ .

$\frac{10}{3}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{10}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$3.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

$3 \frac{1}{3}$