Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 8 5/3

$8 \frac{5}{3}$

Step 1

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

$8 + \frac{5}{3}$

Step 2

Add $8$ and $\frac{5}{3}$ .

To write $8$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$8 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Combine $8$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{8 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{8 \cdot 3 + 5}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $8$ by $3$ .

$\frac{24 + 5}{3}$

Add $24$ and $5$ .

$\frac{29}{3}$