To convert the mixed number 5 2/3 to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 5 × 3 = 15.
- Add the numerator to the result: 15 + 2 = 17.
- Place the sum over the original denominator: 17/3.
So, 5 2/3 as an improper fraction is 17/3.