Convert to a Mixed Number 17/5

$\frac{17}{5}$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$5$

$1$

$7$

Step 2

Divide $17$ by $5$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

		$3$
$5$	$1$	$7$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(3)$ by the divisor $5$ .

Step 4

Subtract $15$ from $17$ .

Step 5

The result of division of $\frac{17}{5}$ is $3$ with a remainder of $2$ .

$3 \frac{2}{5}$