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What part of 15 is 3?

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(1)/(5)

Explanation:

How many times does 3 fit in 15? 5 times. That means 3 is 1/5 of 15.

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When we say "5 is the third part of 15," we do not imply a sequence: the first part, the second part, the third, and so on. When we speak of the third part, that is a different meaning for the word "third." It means each one of three equal parts that together make up the whole.
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