Question

Convert $\frac{27}{5}$ into a mixed fraction.

• A. $5\frac{5}{3}$
• B. $3\frac{3}{5}$
• C. $5\frac{3}{5}$
• D. $5\frac{5}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $5\frac{3}{5}$

Let's divide $27$ by $5$ using long division.


Mixed fraction is written in the following format:

$\text{Quotient}\frac{\text{Remainder}}{\text{Divisor}}$

$\therefore$ The required mixed fraction $=5\frac{3}{5}$