Question

Helpp,

Justin is working in a new problem : 1/3 + 1/2 .
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Could you name Justin's sum as a single fraction ? would he be correct to name it 2/3 ?​

Answer 1

5/6

Explanation:

1/3 + 1/2

Must have matching denominators

1 1

----- + -------

3 (2) 2(3)

Whatever is done to the bottom (denominator) must be done to the top (numerator)

1(2) 1(3)

----- + -------

3 (2) 2(3)

2 3 5

----- + ------- = --------

6 6 6

Can I name Justin's sum as a single fraction: Yes

Would it be correct to name it 2/3: No. The fraction is equal to 5/6

I hope this helps!