How many 1/6 parts are equal to 1/3.

Question

Three brothers want an equal share of an apple. Each will get 1/3 of the Apple. They cut the apple into thirds and then into sixths. How many 1/6 parts are equal to 1/3. 

Answer 1

(1/6)p = 1/3

p = 6/3              multiply both sides by 6

p = 2                 reduce

 

Two 1/6 pieces equals 1/3 of the apple.