To convert the improper fraction 16/5 into a mixed number, follow these steps:
- **Divide the Numerator by the Denominator:** Start by dividing 16 (the numerator) by 5 (the denominator). This gives you the whole number part.
- **Calculate the Whole Number:** When you divide 16 by 5, you get 3 as the whole number part (since 5 goes into 16 three times, which is 15).
- **Find the Remainder:** Next, determine the remainder of this division. Since 16 minus 15 (3 times 5) leaves us with 1, the remainder is 1.
- **Form the Mixed Number:** The mixed number is formed by taking the whole number (3) and placing the remainder (1) over the original denominator (5). This gives us the mixed number 3 1/5.
Therefore, 16 5 as a mixed number is 3 1/5.