Question

what is $9 \times \frac{5}{9}$?

Explanation:

Step1: Write whole number as fraction

$9 = \frac{9}{1}$

Step2: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{9}{1} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{9 \times 5}{1 \times 9}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{45}{9} = 5$

Answer:

5 (Whole number)