The mixed number 5 1/3 written as an improper fraction is 16/3
To turn the mixed number 5 1/3 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 5 × 3 = 15.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 15 + 1 = 16.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 16/3.
This means that 5 1/3, as an improper fraction, equals 16/3.
See also: 5 1/3 as a decimal