Evaluate 3 3/5

$3 \frac{3}{5}$

Step 1

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

$3 + \frac{3}{5}$

Step 2

Add $3$ and $\frac{3}{5}$ .

To write $3$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$3 \cdot \frac{5}{5} + \frac{3}{5}$

Combine $3$ and $\frac{5}{5}$ .

$\frac{3 \cdot 5}{5} + \frac{3}{5}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 \cdot 5 + 3}{5}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $3$ by $5$ .

$\frac{15 + 3}{5}$

Add $15$ and $3$ .

$\frac{18}{5}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{18}{5}$

Decimal Form:

$3.6$

Mixed Number Form:

$3 \frac{3}{5}$