Solve the Fraction Addition: 1/3 + 3/6 Step-by-Step

Question

Solve the following equation:

13+36= \frac{1}{3}+\frac{3}{6}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:05 Let's solve the problem together!
00:08 First, multiply the fraction by two. This helps us find a common denominator.
00:14 Remember, multiply both the top number and the bottom number by two.
00:20 Now, let's do the multiplication. Take your time!
00:24 Add them together with the common denominator. Almost there!
00:28 And that's how we find the solution. Great job!

Step-by-Step Solution

We must first identify the lowest common denominator between 3 and 6.

In order to determine the lowest common denominator, we need to find a number that is divisible by both 3 and 6.

In this case, the common denominator is 6.

We'll then proceed to multiply each fraction by the appropriate number to reach the denominator 6.

We'll multiply the first fraction by 2

We'll multiply the second fraction by 1

1×23×2+3×16×1=26+36 \frac{1\times2}{3\times2}+\frac{3\times1}{6\times1}=\frac{2}{6}+\frac{3}{6}

Finally we'll combine and obtain the following:

2+36=56 \frac{2+3}{6}=\frac{5}{6}

Answer

56 \frac{5}{6}

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