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Why does it take three copies of 1/6 to show the same amount as one copy of 1/2?

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So 1/2 = 3 times of 1/6

(1)/(6) × 3 =
(1)/(2)
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Because 3/6 is equal the 1/2. 1/2x3=3 and 2x3=6 so 3/6.
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