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Write each improper fraction as a mixed number in simplest form 20/15=

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20/15=1 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

20/15= (2 2*5) / (3*5)
=2 2/3= 4/3

4/3= (1*3+1) / 3= 1+ 1/3= 1 1/3

Final answer written three ways:

Positive improper fraction:
20/15= 4/3

Mixed number:
20/15 1 1/3

Decimal number:
20/15= 1.333333
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