No, 1 third is equal to 3 ninthsNo, it is equal to 2 sixths, or 3 ninths.
Think of, or better draw, a cake. Split it into thirds, colour one third in. You have one third of cake.
Make the cake into 6 equal slices. There will now be 2 shaded parts.
Make the cake into 9, equal pieces. There should be 3 shaded parts.
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5/9 + 1/9 = 6/9 (6 Ninths)This is also equivalent to 2/3.
One-third plus three-ninths is 2/3.7/9
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6 and 7 ninths
6/9 or 2/3