Question

Max deduced the mixed fraction $3\frac{5}{15}$ to its simplest form. Choose the correct converted mixed fraction.

• A. $3\frac{2}{3}$
• B. $3\frac{1}{3}$
• C. $2\frac{1}{3}$
• D. $3\frac{4}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $3\frac{1}{3}$

To convert a mixed fraction to its simplest form, we have to keep the whole part as it is and reduce the fractional part to its simplest form.
$3\frac{5}{15}=3\frac{1\times 5}{3\times 5}=3\frac{1}{3}$