Simplify the Radical Expression 3 2/3

$3 \frac{2}{3}$

Step 1

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

$3 + \frac{2}{3}$

Step 2

Add $3$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ .

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

$3 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{2}{3}$

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

$\frac{3 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{2}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 \cdot 3 + 2}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $3$ by $3$ .

$\frac{9 + 2}{3}$

Add $9$ and $2$ .

$\frac{11}{3}$