Solve Mixed Number Addition: 6⅔ + 1⅔

The denominator tells us the size of the pieces. When adding $\frac{2}{6} + \frac{2}{6}$, you're adding 2 sixths plus 2 sixths = 4 sixths, not changing the piece size!

You can simplify $\frac{4}{6}$ to $\frac{2}{3}$, but since the problem gives fractions in sixths, the answer $7\frac{4}{6}$ is perfectly correct as written.

If your fraction sum is improper (numerator ≥ denominator), convert the extra whole number and add it to your whole number sum. For example: $5\frac{5}{6} + 2\frac{4}{6} = 7\frac{9}{6} = 8\frac{3}{6}$

Yes! You can convert both to improper fractions first: $6\frac{2}{6} = \frac{38}{6}$ and $1\frac{2}{6} = \frac{8}{6}$, then add to get $\frac{46}{6} = 7\frac{4}{6}$.

Convert your answer to decimal form and check: $7\frac{4}{6} = 7.67$. Also check that $6\frac{2}{6} + 1\frac{2}{6} = 6.33 + 1.33 = 7.67$ ✓