Question

now, collect \\(\frac{2}{5}\\) of the 20 pieces of fruit. how many pieces of fruit do you need to collect?
image of various fruits
options: 4, 8, 12

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction multiplication

To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the fraction. So, we calculate $\frac{2}{5} \times 20$.

Step2: Simplify the multiplication

$\frac{2}{5} \times 20 = 2 \times \frac{20}{5} = 2 \times 4 = 8$.

Answer:

8