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Secondary 1 • September 23, 2021

Hello,
How can I add up fractions?
I have
$\ frac {5} {6} + \ frac {1} {3}$

Answer (1)

Alloprof Answer

September 23, 2021

Hello !
To add fractions up, you have to follow the steps below.
Look for a common denominator.
Find the equivalent fraction for each fraction.
Add only the numerators.

In $\ frac {5} {6} + \ frac {1} {3}$ The common multiple of 3 and 6 is 6. This means that the common denominator will be 6.

Let's find the equivalent fractions.

$\ frac {5} {6} + \ frac {1 \ cdot 2} {3 \ cdot 2} = \ frac {5} {6} + \ frac {2} {6}$

Let's now add the numerators.

$\ frac {5} {6} + \ frac {2} {6} = \ frac {5 + 2} {6} = \ frac {7} {6}$

There you go!
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