Evaluate 6-2/3

$6 - \frac{2}{3}$

Step 1

To write $6$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$6 \cdot \frac{3}{3} - \frac{2}{3}$

Step 2

Combine $6$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{6 \cdot 3}{3} - \frac{2}{3}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{6 \cdot 3 - 2}{3}$

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $6$ by $3$ .

$\frac{18 - 2}{3}$

Subtract $2$ from $18$ .

$\frac{16}{3}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{16}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$5.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

$5 \frac{1}{3}$