Evaluate 1/2+1/3

Problem

1/2+1/3

Solution

1. Find a common denominator by identifying the least common multiple of the denominators 2 and 3, which is 6.

2. Rewrite the fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator of each fraction so that they both have the common denominator of 6.

3. Multiply the first fraction by 3/3 to get 3/6 and the second fraction by 2/2 to get 2/6

4. Add the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

5. Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

Final Answer

1/2+1/3=5/6

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