15divided by 1 and 2 3rds
15 / 1 2/3
15 / (5/3)
15 * (3/5) = 45/5 = 9
To divide 15 by 1 and 2/3, you can follow these steps:
1. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:
Start by multiplying the whole number (1) by the denominator of the fraction (3) and then adding the numerator (2) to get the new numerator. In this case, 1 * 3 + 2 = 5. So, 1 and 2/3 can be written as 5/3.
2. Divide 15 by the fraction:
To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 5/3 is 3/5. So, you can multiply 15 by 3/5: 15 * (3/5) = 45/5.
3. Simplify the result (if necessary):
In this case, 45/5 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. Dividing 45 by 5 and 5 by 5 gives you 9/1.
Therefore, 15 divided by 1 and 2/3 is equal to 9.