Question

What is the value of 3 2/5 ÷ 17/10

Answer 1

The given expression is

$3\frac{2}{5}\colon\frac{17}{10}$

First, we transform the mixed number into a fraction.

$3\frac{2}{5}=\frac{3\cdot5+2}{5}=\frac{15+2}{5}=\frac{17}{5}$

Then, we use this fraction.

$\frac{17}{5}\colon\frac{17}{10}$

Now, we flip the fraction 17/10 to transform the operation into a product.

$\frac{17}{5}\cdot\frac{10}{17}=\frac{10}{5}=2$

Hence, the answer is 2.