Step-by-step explanation: To simplify 1 2/3 as a fraction/ mixed number, multiply the whole number to the denominator, and add the numerator.
For example:
1
![(2)/(3)](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/high-school/54kd5otoayi7fslqp2ejx77tdkhh8ubevy.png)
1×3=3
3+2=5
Then, put your final added number on top of the denominator.
For example:
![(5)/(3)](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/middle-school/3wv8b29p5rggdyha5l2asvt9rfbndkeiiq.png)
Your final answer is
![(5)/(3)](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/middle-school/3wv8b29p5rggdyha5l2asvt9rfbndkeiiq.png)
I hope this helps you!