Why are 2/6 and 1/3 equal?

Q: What will my child learn in "Justify equivalence and comparison"?

Use fraction strips, grids, or number lines to justify answers. This 3rd Grade Math lesson builds the skill Connect fractions, area models, and decimal parts with a concept card and practice.

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Question

Why are 2/6 and 1/3 equal?

Accepted Answer

because two sixths cover the same amount as one third of the same whole