How many thirds are there in 5/3

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  Solve each problem using pictures and using a number sentence involving division.

  1. How many fives are in 15?
  2. How many halves are in 3?
  3. How many sixths are in 4?
  4. How many two-thirds are in 2?
  5. How many three-fourths are in 2?
  6. How many $\frac16$’s are in $\frac13$?
  7. How many $\frac16$’s are in $\frac23$?
  8. How many $\frac14$’s are in $\frac23$?
  9. How many $\frac{5}{12}$’s are in $\frac12$?

  How many thirds are in 5 thirds?

  Let the number of thirds be x, So,15 thirds make 5.

  How many thirds are in 5?

  there are 15 1/3's in 5.

  How many thirds are there in 3?

  3 ÷ 1/3 = 9. In other words, there are 9 thirds in 3.