Question

Evaluate 8\frac{5}{3}

Answer 1

9
`(2)/(3)`

Explanation:

8
`(5)/(3)` = 8 +
`(3)/(3)` +
`(2)/(3)`

You know that
`(5)/(3)` is an improper fraction and that one whole (
`(3)/(3)`) can be taken out of it. The remainder would be:
`(5-3)/(3)`. Then, you can add the one whole with the 8 whole to make 9 wholes and the remaining
`(2)/(3)`.

8 +
`(3)/(3)` +
`(2)/(3)` = 9
`(2)/(3)`