Evaluate 5 1/3

$5 \frac{1}{3}$

Step 1

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

$5 + \frac{1}{3}$

Step 2

Add $5$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ .

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

$5 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$

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

$\frac{5 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{1}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 \cdot 3 + 1}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $5$ by $3$ .

$\frac{15 + 1}{3}$

Add $15$ and $1$ .

$\frac{16}{3}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{16}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$5.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

$5 \frac{1}{3}$