SOLUTION: I need help explaining how to find the answer to what is 1/5 of 15 to my son.

Question 581063: I need help explaining how to find the answer to what is 1/5 of 15 to my son.
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I need help explaining how to find the answer to what is 1/5 of 15 to my son.
:
A simple rule is whenever you see the word "of" in this context, you multiply
* 15 =
You multiply the numerators and the denominators, whole numbers have 1 as a denominator
* = = 3 ( 15 divided by 3)
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