Simplify the Radical Expression 15 1/3

$15 \frac{1}{3}$

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

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

Add $15$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ .

To write $15$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

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

Combine $15$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

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

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $15$ by $3$ .

$\frac{45 + 1}{3}$

Add $45$ and $1$ .

$\frac{46}{3}$