When you multiply two thirds by 3, you are essentially adding two thirds three times. Here’s how it works:
1. Start with the fraction two thirds (2/3).
2. Multiply the numerator (the top number) by 3: 2 × 3 = 6.
3. The denominator (the bottom number) remains the same: 3.
4. So, 2/3 × 3 = 6/3.
5. Simplify the fraction 6/3 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 3: 6 ÷ 3 = 2 and 3 ÷ 3 = 1.
6. The simplified result is 2/1, which is just 2.
Therefore, two thirds times 3 equals 2.