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What is the mixed number for 17/5

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Step 1. Set up the division problem in long division format.


Step 2. Move the decimal the same amount of places in both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.


Step 3. Divide 1717 by 55 to get 33 . Place this next digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.


Step 4. Multiply the newest quotient digit (3) by the divisor 5


Step 5. Subtract 15 from 17 to get 2


Step 6. The result of division of
(17)/(5) is 3 with a remainder of 2.


And your answer is
3 (2)/(5)
User Nizarazu
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the answer to is 3 and 2/5
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