Solve: Multiplying 4 × 2/3 - Step-by-Step Solution

Question

4×23= 4\times\frac{2}{3}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll multiply the whole number 4 by the fraction 23 \frac{2}{3} as follows:

  • Step 1: Convert the whole number 4 into a fraction. This can be written as 41 \frac{4}{1} .
  • Step 2: Use fraction multiplication rules: multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
  • Step 3: So, multiply the numerators: 4×2=8 4 \times 2 = 8 .
  • Step 4: Multiply the denominators: 1×3=3 1 \times 3 = 3 .
  • Step 5: The result is 83 \frac{8}{3} .
  • Step 6: Since 83 \frac{8}{3} is an improper fraction, convert it to a mixed number.
        8÷3=2 8 \div 3 = 2 with a remainder of 2.
        Thus, 83=223 \frac{8}{3} = 2\frac{2}{3} .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 223 2\frac{2}{3} .

Answer

223 2\frac{2}{3}