2 2/5 x 3

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To solve this expression, we first need to convert the mixed number 2 2/5 into an improper fraction.

To convert 2 2/5 to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (5) and add the numerator (2). This gives us:

2 * 5 + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12

So, 2 2/5 is equal to 12/5 as an improper fraction.

Now we can multiply 12/5 by 3:

(12/5) * 3 = (12 * 3) / 5 = 36/5

Thus, the product of 2 2/5 and 3 is equal to 36/5.