To convert the improper fraction 11/3 into a mixed number, we follow a few simple steps.
1. **Divide** the numerator (11) by the denominator (3). In this case, 11 ÷ 3 = 3 with a remainder of 2.
2. **Write the whole number part**: The quotient from the division (3) becomes the whole number part of the mixed number.
3. **Find the remainder**: The remainder from the division (2) becomes the numerator of the fractional part.
4. **Keep the original denominator**: The denominator remains the same (3) for the fractional part.
5. **Combine** these parts together: The mixed number is then written as 3 2/3.
Thus, 11/3 as a mixed number is 3 2/3.