What is 13/5 as a Mixed Number?

We can see that 13/5 is an improper fraction. It can be written as a mixed number that has a whole number as well as a fractional part.

Answer: 13/5 as a mixed number can be written as \(2\dfrac{3}{5}\)

Let us see below how to convert the improper fraction to the mixed number.

Explanation:

Let us first convert an improper fraction to a mixed number; hence divide the numerator by its denominator.

Keep in mind to keep the quotient separate

A quotient of 13 divided by 5 is equal to 2

The remainder of 13 divided by 5 is equal to 3

, we can say that the mixed fraction can be written as: Quotient (Remainder / Divisor) \(2\dfrac{3}{5}\)

Thus, 13/5 as a mixed number can be written as \(2\dfrac{3}{5}\)