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InsightfulPenguin3718

Hello,

How can I add up fractions?

I have

$$ \ frac {5} {6} + \ frac {1} {3} $$

Sarah G

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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