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3. Why does it tako 3 copies of; to show the same amount as 1 copy of ?? Explain your answer in words and pictures

3. Why does it tako 3 copies of; to show the same amount as 1 copy of ?? Explain your answer in words and pictures
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3. Why does it tako 3 copies of; to show the same amount as 1 copy of ?? Explain your answer in words

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Because 3/6 is equal to 1/2.
You multiply the 1 (in 1/2) by 3, and the 2 (in 1/2) by 3 to get 3/6. You need to have a common denominator, and 6 was the common denominator.
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