What is 1/3 times 2 as a fraction?
Let's break down how to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Understanding the problem:
We're asked to find the product of 1/3 and 2. This means we're essentially multiplying one-third by two.
Solution:
- Represent the whole number as a fraction: The whole number 2 can be written as a fraction: 2/1.
- Multiply the numerators: 1 x 2 = 2
- Multiply the denominators: 3 x 1 = 3
- Simplify the resulting fraction: The result is 2/3.
Therefore, 1/3 times 2 is equal to 2/3.
Key takeaways:
- Multiplying a fraction by a whole number is the same as multiplying the fraction by the whole number written as a fraction (with a denominator of 1).
- When multiplying fractions, you multiply the numerators and the denominators.
- Always simplify the resulting fraction if possible.