2×231=
To solve the problem, let's proceed with the following steps:
- Step 1: Convert the mixed number 231 to an improper fraction.
- Step 2: Perform the multiplication with the whole number 2.
- Step 3: Simplify and, if required, convert the result back to a mixed number.
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Convert 231 to an Improper Fraction
The mixed number 231 can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number 2 by the denominator 3 and adding the numerator 1. Thus, 231=32×3+1=36+1=37.
Step 2: Multiply by 2
Next, multiply the improper fraction 37 by the whole number 2. Treat 2 as 12 for multiplication: 37×12=3×17×2=314.
Step 3: Simplify or Convert the Improper Fraction
Finally, convert the improper fraction 314 back to a mixed number, if desired:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator: 14÷3=4 with a remainder of 2.
- This results in the mixed number 432.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 432.