Question

Find a fraction equivalent to 2/3 that has a denominator of 6. Then add the fraction to 1/6. What is the sum?

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Answer 1

Explanation:

4/6 is equivalent to 2/3 (Times by two).

Since we now have a fraction with the denominator of 6, we can add 1/6 easily.

4/6 + 1/6 = 5/6

The sum is 5/6

Answer 2

5/6

Explanation:

2/3 is equal to 4/6 and if you add 1/6 + 4/6 you get 5/6