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15 10/17 ÷ 5 what is the answer to this problem?
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15 10/17 ÷ 5 what is the answer to this problem?

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first, convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction

15 10/7 = 265/17

265/17 divided by 5 is the same as 265/17 times 1/5

since 265 is divisible by 5, you can simplify the problem by cancelling out the 5 in 1/5 and dividing 265/5 in 265/17.

265/5=53

53/17

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