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2/1/5 as a fraction

 Apr 21, 2014

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2/1/5 as a fraction

I assume you mean this:       (2)/(1/5)

First, write the whole number as a fraction = (2/1)

Now, invert (flip over) the second fraction = (5/1)

Now...just multiply the first thing by the second.......this gives

(2/1) * (5/1) = (10/1) = 10

And that's it............

 Apr 21, 2014
 #1
avatar+130477 
+5
Best Answer

2/1/5 as a fraction

I assume you mean this:       (2)/(1/5)

First, write the whole number as a fraction = (2/1)

Now, invert (flip over) the second fraction = (5/1)

Now...just multiply the first thing by the second.......this gives

(2/1) * (5/1) = (10/1) = 10

And that's it............

CPhill Apr 21, 2014
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Is this what you meant?

 Apr 22, 2014

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