Add the fractions and simplify your answer.

1
2
+
1
3
A.
4
6
B.
11
12
C.
9
6
D.
5
6
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
1
2
+
1
3

Let’s find the least common multiple of 2 and 3.

Least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.

So, LCD = 6

Now, rewrite both the fractions with denominator 6.

1
2
×
3
3
=
3
6
1
3
×
2
2
=
2
6

Now, add:

2
6
+
3
6
=
2 + 3
6
=
5
6
So, the required sum of the given fractions is
5
6
.

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Key Data

Questions
10
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

Progress

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