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How do I solve N(1/5) = 2/15

User Prashant K
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Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1/5n=2/15

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 5.

5*(1/5n)=5*(2/15)

And you get n=2/3

Answer is n=2/3

User Kirill Stas
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n(1/5) = (2/15)
divide both sides by (1/5)
n = (2/15)/(1/5)
to divide fractions, cross multiply, e.g. (2*5)/(15*1) = 10/15
n = 10/15 = 2/3 or 0.666666.
User Rahul Mishra
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