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13 Hamish writes this working:2/5 *3=6/15 Is Hamish correct? Tick (✓) a box. Yes 2 5 Explain your answer. X No 6 15​

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Final answer:

No, Hamish is not correct. The correct calculation of 2/5 multiplied by 3 is 6/5, not 6/15.

Step-by-step explanation:

Is Hamish correct in stating that 2/5 * 3 = 6/15? The answer is No. When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, you multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number while keeping the denominator the same. In this case, 2/5 * 3 should be calculated as (2 * 3) / 5, which equals 6/5.

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