We first need to convert this into a proper fraction. Which means that the denominator must be larger than the numerator for it to be proper. Also, since 1615 is BIGGER than 170, we will end up with a mixed fraction. A mixed fraction always has a whole number.
1615 can go into 170 how many times?
9 times
170*9 = 1530
Now subtract.
1615 - 1530 = 85
Now we have our mixed fraction: 9 85/170
Now we must simplify the fraction.
85/5 = 17 170/5 = 34
17/34 is the smallest possible fraction we can get.