Write 16 divided by 3 as a fraction?

A fraction is used to represent a part of the whole. We write the fraction in the simplest form. This means that the numerator and denominator can no longer be divided by the same whole number exactly or evenly.

Answer: 16 divided by 3 as a fraction can be written as \(5\dfrac{1}{3}\).

Let's see how we can write 16 divided by 3 as a fraction.

Explanation:

Let us convert 16 divided by 3 into a fraction.

Divide 16 by 3.

16 divided by 3 gives quotient 5 and leaves a remainder 1.

16 divided by 3 further can be written in mixed fraction form which is \(5\dfrac{1}{3}\).

Thus, 16 divided by 3 as a fraction can be written as \(5\dfrac{1}{3}\).