What is 2/3 twice?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the result of multiplying the fraction two-thirds (2/3) by two. This requires a simple multiplication of a fraction by an integer.
Answer
$ \frac{4}{3} $
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is $ \frac{4}{3} $.
Steps to Solve
- Identify the numbers to multiply
We need to multiply the fraction $\frac{2}{3}$ by the integer 2.
- Multiply the fraction by the whole number
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, we multiply the numerator (the top part of the fraction) by the whole number and keep the same denominator (the bottom part of the fraction).
So, we calculate: $$ \text{Result} = 2 \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 2}{3} $$
- Simplify the result if necessary
Now we compute the numerator: $$ \text{Result} = \frac{4}{3} $$
So, the result of multiplying $\frac{2}{3}$ by 2 is $\frac{4}{3}$.
The final answer is $ \frac{4}{3} $.
More Information
The result $\frac{4}{3}$ is an improper fraction, meaning the numerator is larger than the denominator. It can also be expressed as the mixed number $1 \frac{1}{3}$.
Tips
- A common mistake is forgetting to multiply only the numerator and leaving the denominator unchanged. Always remember to multiply the whole number with the numerator.
