To simplify the mixed number \( 27 \frac{1}{3} \), you can convert it to an improper fraction.
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Multiply the whole number (27) by the denominator (3):
\( 27 \times 3 = 81 \) -
Add the numerator (1) to that result:
\( 81 + 1 = 82 \) -
Place that result over the denominator:
\( \frac{82}{3} \)
So, the simplified form of \( 27 \frac{1}{3} \) is \( \frac{82}{3} \).