Andrew M. answered • 05/21/15
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Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
What fraction of 3 is 2 2/5?
We can view that as what do we multiply 3 by to get 2 2/5 and call that value x
3x = 2 2/5
x = (2 2/5)/3
Let's turn 2 2/5 into an improper fraction... 2 2/5 = 12/5
So we have
x = (12/5)/3 = (12/5)(1/3) = 4/5
Thus 2 2/5 is 4/5 of 3
Verify: 3(4/5) = 12/5 = 2 2/5
