20 of them.
If there are three thirds in one, there must be six thirds in two.
Six and two-thirds
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Two thirds of six pounds is four pounds !
Six times a third equals two, and you have two thirds left over.
Two-thirds of six is not nine. Rather, two-thirds of six is four. You can find this by realizing that two-thirds of six is the same as six-thirds of two. This equates to two times two, which is four.
If there are three thirds in one, there must be six thirds in two.
Six and two-thirds
Six and two-thirds
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Thankfully, 3 and 9 are related! Three times three equalsnine, so three times two (of those thirds) would equal six! Six ninths are equal to two thirds.
Two thirds of six pounds is four pounds !
six ninths is equivalent to two thirds
20 thirds
Six times a third equals two, and you have two thirds left over.
5 and four-thirds, ie six and one-third.
or 5 and one third