Question

adam gave \\(\frac{2}{8}\\) of an apple to each of 3 friends. the equation shown represents \\(square\\), the total number of apples adam gave to his friends.\\(\frac{2}{8} \times 3 = \square\\)what value goes in the \\(\square\\) to make the equation true?\\(\bigcirc\\) a. \\(\frac{5}{8}\\)\\(\bigcirc\\) b. \\(\frac{2}{24}\\)\\(\bigcirc\\) c. \\(\frac{6}{24}\\)\\(\bigcirc\\) d. \\(\frac{6}{8}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerator by 3

To multiply a fraction $\frac{2}{8}$ by an integer 3, we multiply the numerator of the fraction by the integer. So, we calculate $2\times3$.
$2\times3 = 6$

Step2: Keep the denominator

The denominator of the fraction remains the same when multiplying by an integer. So the denominator is still 8.

So, $\frac{2}{8}\times3=\frac{2\times3}{8}=\frac{6}{8}$

Answer:

D. $\frac{6}{8}$