Question

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

Answer 1

Set it up as a proportion.

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

Answer 2

$\frac{1}{3}= \frac{3}{9}$

$\frac{3}{9}= \frac{1}{9}+ \frac{1}{9}+ \frac{1}{9}$

So it takes three $\frac{1}{9}$ to make $\frac{1}{3}$