1. Let's clarify how to get the fraction $\frac{2}{5}$. 2. Suppose you have a problem where you need to find a fraction representing a part of a whole, such as dividing 2 parts out of 5 equal parts. 3. The fraction $\frac{2}{5}$ means 2 parts out of 5 total parts. 4. This fraction can come from counting or simplifying a ratio where the numerator is 2 and the denominator is 5. 5. For example, if you have 10 items and you take 4, simplifying $\frac{4}{10}$ by dividing numerator and denominator by 2 gives $\frac{2}{5}$. 6. So, $\frac{2}{5}$ is obtained by either direct counting or simplifying a fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. 7. If you provide the original problem or context, I can show the exact steps to get $\frac{2}{5}$.