Why does 3/6 equal 1/2 and not 1/3?

Step-by-step explanation:

When you simplify 3/6, you get 1/2.

1/2 =

0.50 and 50%.

When you find out the numbers of 1/3, they are just 33.3333.

1/3 =

0.33 and 33%

3/6 or 1/2 equals the same numbers as 1/2.

50%

0.50.

Hope you understand.

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