between a sixth and a twelfth

The space on a number line between a sixth and a twelfth is split into 3 equal parts. Find the number indicated.
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On this number line, the space between $\frac16$ and $\frac1{12}$ is split into 3 equal parts.

What number is indicated by the arrow?

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between a sixth and a twelfth


This problem is taken from the World Mathematics Championships