16/3 in Decimal Form

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5.333333

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16/3 as a decimal = 5.(3)

16/3 in decimal notation has unlimited decimal places. That is, 16/3 as decimal is a non-terminating, repeating decimal. The repeating pattern or sequence, known as repetend or reptend of 16/3 as decimal, can be written with a vinculum, that is overlined, as an ellipsis using three dots …, in parentheses (), or with or with a dot above the digits of the repetend. Thus:

16/3 as a decimal = 5.3
16/3 in decimal form =
Sixteen thirds as a decimal = 5.(3)
16 over 3 as a decimal = 5.3…

Now that you know what is 16/3 as a decimal you can learn how to change 16/3 to a decimal number in the following section.

In addition, you can read up on the properties of 16/3.

Convert 16/3 to Decimal

To convert 16/3 to decimal you can use the long division method explained in our article fraction to decimal, which you can find in the header menu.

Or you can divide the nominator 16 by the denominator 3 using a calculator.

If you like, use our automatic calculator above. Just enter the fraction with a slash, e.g. 16/3.

If the result includes a repeating sequence, then it will be denoted in ().

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Ahead is more information on 16/3 written in base 10 numeral system.

What is 16/3 as a Decimal?

You already know the answer to what is 16/3 as a decimal. Sixteen thirds as a decimal equals 5.(3)

We have characterized 16/3 in base 10 positional notation above, so we are left with telling you the properties of 16/3:

16/3 is a simple fraction
16 is the nominator, above the slash
3 is the denominator, below the slash
16/3 is an improper fraction

Instead of a slash, the division symbol ÷, known as obelus, can be used to denote a fraction: For example: 16÷3 in decimal or 16÷3 as decimal.

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16/3 as a Decimal

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