5 33333 As A Fraction

Jordan Emanuel

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08-12-2024

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Converting the decimal 5.33333 to a fraction involves a few straightforward steps. The repeating decimal .33333... is equivalent to 1/3. Therefore, we can express 5.33333 as a mixed number: 5 and 1/3.

However, if we want to express this as an improper fraction, we need to convert the mixed number to a single fraction. This is achieved by:

1. Multiplying the whole number (5) by the denominator of the fraction (3): 5 * 3 = 15
2. Adding the numerator of the fraction (1) to the result: 15 + 1 = 16
3. Keeping the same denominator (3): The denominator remains 3.

Therefore, 5.33333 expressed as an improper fraction is 16/3. This fraction represents the exact value of the decimal, unlike any rounded approximation.