Solve: Multiplying 2 Times the Fraction 5/7

When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, only the numerator changes. Think of it like this: $\frac{5}{7}$ means 5 parts out of 7, so 2 times that means 10 parts out of 7, not 10 parts out of 14!

Not always! It depends on what the problem asks for. Improper fractions like $\frac{10}{7}$ and mixed numbers like $1\frac{3}{7}$ are both correct - they're just different ways to write the same value.

Divide the numerator by the denominator! For $\frac{10}{7}$:

• 10 ÷ 7 = 1 with remainder 3
• So you get 1 (whole number) and $\frac{3}{7}$ (leftover fraction)

Absolutely! Writing $2 = \frac{2}{1}$ lets you multiply fractions: $\frac{2}{1} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{10}{7}$. Both methods give the same answer!

Same process! For $15 \times \frac{5}{7}$, you'd calculate 15 × 5 = 75, giving you $\frac{75}{7}$. Just remember to multiply only the numerator!