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

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Question 581063: I need help explaining how to find the answer to what is 1/5 of 15 to my son.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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I need help explaining how to find the answer to what is 1/5 of 15 to my son.
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A simple rule is whenever you see the word "of" in this context, you multiply
1%2F5 * 15 =
You multiply the numerators and the denominators, whole numbers have 1 as a denominator
1%2F5 * 15%2F1 = 15%2F5 = 3 ( 15 divided by 3)