what is 2/5 of 15
3 Answers
To take 2/5 of 15, we have to multiply them.
`2/5 * 15`
To multiply, express 15 as a fraction.
`=2/5 * 15/1`
Then, cancel common factor between numerators and denominators.
`=2/1*3/1`
And, multiply straight across.
`=(2*3)/(1*1)`
`=6/1`
`=6`
Therefore, 6 is ` 2/5` of 15.
aishukul | Student, Grade 10 | (Level 3) Honors
To find 2/5 of 15, you first turn 15 into a fraction:
`2/5*15/1`
`=30/5`
You can simplify this down to 6/1which simplifies to 6.Therefore, the answer is 6.
taangerine | Student, Grade 12 | (Level 1) Valedictorian
In math, 'of' basically means multiplication.
Therefore, this problem is trying to say that we have to multiple 2/5 by 15.
`2/5 (15)`
Or..
`2/5(15/1)`
Multiply across.
`(2x15)/(5x1) = 30/5`
Simplify.
`30/5 = 6`
Therefore, your answer is 6. I hope this helps!