Foundation Mathematics Primary 5 Fractions

Express 17/5 as a mixed number.

A 3 2/5
B 3 3/5
C 3 2/3
D 17/5
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Step 1: Divide the numerator by the denominator. 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 Step 2: The quotient (3) is the whole number part. Step 3: The remainder (2) becomes the new numerator; the denominator stays as 5. Answer: 3 2/5

Correct answer: 3 2/5

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