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1/3 +5 =
how do I solve


User Hamsternik
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Answer: 16/3 or 5.333333

Explanation:

1/3 is 0.3333333 so 0.3333333 + 5 is 5.333333

User Angela P
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Answer:

1/3 + 5 = 16/3 or 5 1/3

Explanation:

First we convert 5 to a equal fraction towards 1/3.

5 = 5/1 = 15/3

Then we add 15/3 and 1/3.

15/3 + 1/3 = 16/3.

16/3 = 5 1/3.

So, the answer is 16/3 or 5 1/3.

Hope this helps! :)

User Gregory Marton
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