To convert the improper fraction 5/3 into a mixed number, follow these steps:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator: Divide 5 by 3. The quotient is 1, and the remainder is 2.
- Write the mixed number: The quotient becomes the whole number part, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part. The denominator remains the same.
So, 5 divided by 3 is 1 with a remainder of 2. Therefore, the mixed number is:
1 2/3
This means that 5/3 is equal to 1 and 2/3.