Solve 1/3+3=1/2

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

Verify

Solution Steps

Convert 3 to fraction \frac{9}{3}.

$$\frac{1}{3}+\frac{9}{3}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Since \frac{1}{3} and \frac{9}{3} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{1+9}{3}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Add 1 and 9 to get 10.

$$\frac{10}{3}=\frac{1}{2}$$

Least common multiple of 3 and 2 is 6. Convert \frac{10}{3} and \frac{1}{2} to fractions with denominator 6.

$$\frac{20}{6}=\frac{3}{6}$$

Compare \frac{20}{6} and \frac{3}{6}.

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