1

Problem

A mixed fraction \$5 2/3\$ is equivalent to \$?/3\$ what is the missing value?

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Step

Given Mixed Fraction

\$5 2/3\$

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Hint

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the product to the numerator.

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Step

Simplify the fraction

\$(15 + 2)/3\$ = \$17/3\$

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Solution

Hence, \$17/3\$ is an improper fraction.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

7

Choice-A

This option is incorrect. \$5 2/3\$ gives a numerator of 17, not 15

Wrong 15

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Choice-B

This option is correct. \$5 2/3\$ is equal to \$17/3\$, and the numerator is 17

Correct 17

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Choice-C

This option is incorrect. The numerator should be 17, not 16, because \$5 2/3\$ equals \$17/3\$

Wrong 16

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Choice-D

This option is incorrect. The correct numerator is 17, not 14, as \$5 2/3 = 17/3\$

Wrong 14

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Answer

Option

B

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Sumup

Please summarize choices