To convert the fraction \( \frac{18}{5} \) into a mixed number, you can follow these steps:
- Divide the numerator (18) by the denominator (5).
- The integer part of the result will be the whole number, and the remainder will be the numerator of the fractional part.
Calculating this:
- \( 18 \div 5 = 3 \) (whole number part)
- The remainder is \( 18 - (5 \times 3) = 18 - 15 = 3 \) (remainder)
Thus, the mixed number is:
\[ 3 \frac{3}{5} \]
So, \( \frac{18}{5} = 3 \frac{3}{5} \).