Add 2/3 and 5/6
2/3 + 5/6 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
2/3 = 2 × 2/3 × 2 = 4/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
5/6 = 5 × 1/6 × 1 = 5/6 - Add the two like fractions:
4/6 + 5/6 = 4 + 5/6 = 9/6 - 9/6 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 2/3 + 5/6 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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