Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite whole number as fraction

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

Step2: Multiply the fractions

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

Step3: Rewrite as product of integer/fraction

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

Answer:

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