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What is 15/6 in mixed number

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To write an improper fraction as a mixed number, divide the denominator into the numerator.

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Therefore, the improper fraction 15/6 can be written as the mixed number 2 and 3/6.

What is 15/6 in mixed number-example-1
User Gfpacheco
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15/6 is an improper fraction.

Lets convert this into a proper fraction.

How many times does 6 go into 15?

6*2 = 12

Only twice, so our whole number is 2.

15-12 = 3

3 is our numerator.

2 3/6 = 2 1/2

Mixed number form: 2 1/2

Final answer: 2 1/2
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