Which option shows 18 divide by 15 as a fraction or a mixed number?

2 3/15

15/18

1 18/15

1 3/15

1 answer

To express \( \frac{18}{15} \) as a mixed number or fraction, we can simplify it:

First, divide the numerator by the denominator:

  • \( 18 \div 15 = 1 \) with a remainder of \( 3 \).

So, we can express this as:

  • Mixed Number: \( 1 \frac{3}{15} \).
  • Simplified Fraction: \( \frac{6}{5} \) (by simplifying \( \frac{18}{15} \) to \( \frac{6}{5} \)).

Among the provided options, the correct answer is:

1 3/15.