Question

How many ninths does it take to make the same amount as one third

Answer 1

`(1)/(3)= (3)/(9)`


`(3)/(9)= (1)/(9)+ (1)/(9)+ (1)/(9)`

So it takes three
`(1)/(9)` to make
`(1)/(3)`

Answer 2

Set it up as a proportion.

x/9 = 1/3
1/3 = 3/9
x/9 = 3/9
x = 3