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Convert the improper fraction 15/6 into a mix number. Please show your work

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Answer:

2 1/2

Explanation:

1. you need to find the whole number

15/6= 2.5 = 2

2. Get the new numerator

15 - (6 x 2) = 3

3. Convert into a mixed fraction

2 3/6

4. Simplify

2 1/2

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