Add 1/3 and 5/6
13 + 56 is 76.
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,
13 = 1 × 23 × 2 = 26 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
56 = 5 × 16 × 1 = 56 - Add the two like fractions:
26 + 56 = 2 + 56 = 76 - So, 1/3 + 5/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 116
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