1/9 * 2 as a Fraction
To evaluate the expression 1/9 * 2, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) and multiply the fraction 1/9 by 2.
Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number
When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, we can multiply the numerator (the top number) by the whole number, and keep the denominator (the bottom number) the same.
In this case, we have:
1/9 * 2 = ?
To multiply, we'll multiply the numerator (1) by 2, which gives us:
2/9
So, 1/9 * 2 as a fraction is equal to 2/9.
Simplifying the Fraction
In this case, the fraction 2/9 is already in its simplest form, so we don't need to simplify it further.
Therefore, the final answer is:
1/9 * 2 = 2/9
