Solve 1/2+1/3=(2+1)

$$\frac { 1 } { 2 } + \frac { 1 } { 3 } = ( 2 + 1 )$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6. Convert \frac{1}{2} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 6.

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

Since \frac{3}{6} and \frac{2}{6} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

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

Add 3 and 2 to get 5.

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

Add 2 and 1 to get 3.

$$\frac{5}{6}=3$$

Convert 3 to fraction \frac{18}{6}.

$$\frac{5}{6}=\frac{18}{6}$$

Compare \frac{5}{6} and \frac{18}{6}.

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