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Write 17 over5 as a mixed number

User Gasol
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Answer:

Because 5 goes into 17 3 times so you have 3 as a whole number and you have 2 left from that and so the 2 goes over the 5 you always put the number that is going into something on the bottom or as the denominator

Step-by-step explanation:

3 2/5

User Amadas
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Answer:

3 and 2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

5 x 3 = 15 so 3

and you have 2 left over so 2/5

User UDIT JOSHI
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