Question

find \\(\frac{5}{9} \times 2\\). which expression is equivalent to \\(\frac{5}{9} \times 2\\)? \\(5 \times \frac{2}{9}\\) \\(2 \times \frac{9}{2}\\) \\(5 \times \frac{9}{2}\\) \\(2 \times \frac{2}{9}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite whole number as fraction

$2 = \frac{2}{1}$

Step2: Multiply numerators and denominators

$\frac{5}{9} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{5 \times 2}{9 \times 1} = \frac{10}{9}$

Step3: Match equivalent expression

$\frac{5}{9} \times 2 = 5 \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{10}{9}$

Answer:

$\frac{10}{9}$; A. $5 \times \frac{2}{9}$