When you divide 16 by 3, the result is approximately 5.333. This is because 3 goes into 16 five times with a remainder of 1. To express this as a decimal, you can continue the division process, which gives you 5.333 repeating.
Here’s a step-by-step explanation:
- Divide 16 by 3. 3 goes into 16 five times (since 3 x 5 = 15).
- Subtract 15 from 16, which leaves a remainder of 1.
- To continue the division, add a decimal point and a zero to the remainder, making it 10.
- Divide 10 by 3. 3 goes into 10 three times (since 3 x 3 = 9).
- Subtract 9 from 10, which leaves a remainder of 1.
- Repeat the process, adding another zero to the remainder, making it 10 again.
- This process continues indefinitely, resulting in the repeating decimal 5.333…
So, 16 divided by 3 is 5.333 repeating.