5. \( \frac{2}{9} \times 34 \)

To solve \( \frac{2}{9} \times 34 \), you can first multiply the whole number by the numerator: \( 2 \times 34 = 68 \). Then, divide by the denominator: \( \frac{68}{9} \). This gives you \( 7 \frac{5}{9} \) or approximately 7.67 when converted to a decimal. When multiplying fractions with whole numbers, remember that you can always rewrite the whole number as a fraction over 1. So, it becomes \( \frac{2}{9} \times \frac{34}{1} \), allowing you to multiply across the numerators and denominators easily! Keep practicing, and these calculations will become second nature!