SOLUTION: Is 2 x 1/3 equal to 2 1/3 why or why not

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Question 442194: Is 2 x 1/3 equal to 2 1/3 why or why not
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is 2 x 1/3 equal to 2 1/3 why or why not
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No
2 x (1/3) is a product = 7/3
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2 1/3 is a sum = 2.333333...
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Cheers,
Stan H.