Multiply 2/3 1 2/9

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To multiply 2/3 and 1 2/9, first convert the mixed number 1 2/9 into an improper fraction.

1 = 1/1
1 2/9 = 1 + 2/9
1 2/9 = 9/9 + 2/9
1 2/9 = 11/9

Now, multiply the fractions:
2/3 * 11/9

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators:
(2 * 11) / (3 * 9) = 22/27

Therefore, 2/3 multiplied by 1 2/9 equals 22/27.