1. **State the problem:** We have a rectangle divided into 5 equal vertical sections, and 2 of these sections are shaded. We want to find the fraction of the rectangle that is shaded. 2. **Formula:** The fraction shaded is given by $ \frac{\text{number of shaded sections}}{\text{total number of sections}} $. 3. **Apply the formula:** Here, the number of shaded sections is 2 and the total number of sections is 5. 4. **Calculate the fraction:** $$\frac{2}{5}$$ 5. **Interpretation:** This means that $\frac{2}{5}$ of the rectangle is shaded. **Final answer:** $\frac{2}{5}$ of the shape is shaded.