What is 2/3 times 1 2/9

Answer 1

To solve the expression 2/3 times 1 2/9, we need to convert the mixed fraction 1 2/9 into an improper fraction.

To convert 1 2/9 to an improper fraction, we multiply the whole number 1 by the denominator 9 and add the numerator 2. So, we have (1 * 9 + 2) / 9 = 11/9.

Now, we can multiply 2/3 by 11/9:

(2/3) * (11/9) = (2 * 11) / (3 * 9) = 22/27.

Therefore, 2/3 times 1 2/9 equals 22/27.