Question

which expression is equivalent to \\(\frac{2}{3} \times 5\\)? \\(2 \times \frac{5}{3}\\) \\(2 \times \frac{3}{5}\\) \\(3 \times \frac{5}{3}\\) \\(3 \times \frac{3}{5}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite integer as fraction

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

Step2: Multiply fractions

$\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{2 \times 5}{3}$

Step3: Rewrite as mixed operation

$\frac{2 \times 5}{3} = 2 \times \frac{5}{3}$

Answer:

$2 \times \frac{5}{3}$