The fraction 5/3 can be converted into decimal form by performing the division of 5 by 3. When you divide 5 by 3, you proceed as follows:
- 3 goes into 5 one time, so you write down 1.
- Subtract 3 from 5, which leaves you with 2.
- Next, you bring down a zero to make it 20.
- Now, 3 goes into 20 six times (because 3 x 6 = 18), so you write down 6.
- Subtract 18 from 20, leaving you with 2 again.
- Bring down another zero to make it 20 again, and repeat the process.
This division results in the decimal 1.666…, which can be rounded to 1.67 when expressing it to two decimal places.
In summary, the decimal equivalent of the fraction 5/3 is approximately 1.67.