1. The problem asks to find the value of $9 \times \frac{2}{5}$. 2. The formula for multiplying a whole number by a fraction is: $$\text{Whole number} \times \frac{a}{b} = \frac{\text{Whole number} \times a}{b}$$ 3. Applying this formula: $$9 \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{9 \times 2}{5}$$ 4. Multiply the numerator: $$\frac{18}{5}$$ 5. This fraction cannot be simplified further because 18 and 5 have no common factors other than 1. 6. You can also express this as a mixed number: $$18 \div 5 = 3 \text{ remainder } 3$$ So, $$\frac{18}{5} = 3 \frac{3}{5}$$ Final answer: $$9 \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{18}{5} = 3 \frac{3}{5}$$