Can Six Sixes Equal 67 in This Brain Teaser?

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The discussion revolves around a brain teaser that challenges participants to find a way to make six sixes (666666) equal 67. The proposed solution is 66 + (66/66), which some participants debate regarding its adherence to the rules of the puzzle. There is a suggestion to represent the solution as 66 6/6 without the plus sign. The conversation also touches on the nature of the puzzle, with some participants arguing that it lacks logical depth, as it may not require significant critical thinking to solve.
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Here is a Brain Teaser sopsed to me by a friend... How can you make six sixes (666666) equal 67?
 
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sopsed?
 
66 + (66/66)

Maby. Does this follow the rules?
 
binzing said:
sopsed?
Posed
flatmaster said:
66 + (66/66)

Maby. Does this follow the rules?
That's probably the answer. Except I'll leave it as 66\frac{6}{6} without the + sign. I came across many variants of the same problem. And this clearly isn't a brain teaser, not because it's easy but because it doesn't involve thinking logically at all.
 
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