To calculate 3 times (2 1/3), first convert the mixed number 2 1/3 into an improper fraction.
To convert the mixed number 2 1/3 to an improper fraction:
Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator of the fraction (3) and add the numerator (1): 2 * 3 + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7.
The new numerator is 7, and the denominator remains 3.
So, 2 1/3 can be represented as the improper fraction 7/3.
Now, multiply 3 by 7/3:
3 * 7/3 = (3 * 7)/(3) = 21/3.
However, 21/3 can be simplified further. Both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 3.
21 divided by 3 equals 7, and 3 divided by 3 equals 1.
Therefore, 21/3 simplifies to 7/1, which is equivalent to just 7.
In conclusion, 3 times (2 1/3) equals 7.
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