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Which statement compares the fractions nine thirds and twelve sixths correctly?

nine thirds is greater than twelve sixths
nine thirds is less than twelve sixths
twelve sixths is equal to nine thirds
twelve sixths is greater than nine thirds

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Nine thirds are greater than twelve sixths
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9/3 (or nine thirds) is equal to 3.

12/6 (or twelve sixths) is equal to 2.

3 > 2 so 9/3 is greater than 12/6

Nine thirds is greater than twelve sixths
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