Add 1/2 and 5/6
1/2 + 5/6 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
1/2 = 1 × 3/2 × 3 = 3/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
5/6 = 5 × 1/6 × 1 = 5/6 - Add the two like fractions:
3/6 + 5/6 = 3 + 5/6 = 8/6 - 8/6 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 1/2 + 5/6 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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