Question

$\frac{72}{5}$ is equal to the mixed fraction .

• A. $14\frac{2}{5}$
• B. $7\frac{2}{5}$
• C. $70\frac{2}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $14\frac{2}{5}$

Consider the fraction $\frac{72}{5}$.
To convert it into a mixed fraction, we divide the numerator by the denominator and the find the quotient and the remainder.The mixed fraction can then be written as $Quotient\frac{remainder}{Divisor}.$
Dividing 72 by 5 we get
Thus, $\frac{72}{5}$ as a mixed fraction equals $14\frac{2}{5}$