What is 18/5 as a Mixed Number?

18/5 is an improper fraction, we can further write it as a mixed number consisting of a whole and a fractional part.

Answer: 18/5 as a mixed number is \(3\dfrac{3}{5}\)

Let us see the steps to convert an improper fraction to mixed numbers.

Explanation:

Let us convert an improper fraction to a mixed number by dividing the improper fraction's numerator by its denominator.

The quotient is to be kept separate.

Hence the quotient of 18 when divided by 5 is 3

The remainder of 18, when divided by 5 is 3

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

Thus, 18/5 as a mixed number is \(3\dfrac{3}{5}\)