Question

Hi guys! Ive come across this math problem and I was wondering if I could get some help,

Whan a particular fraction is added to itself, the result is 1/3. What was the original fraction?


Thanks guys!​

Answer 1

1/6

Explanation:

.5+.5 = 1

1.5+1.5 = 3

.5*4= 2

1.5*4 = 6

2/6 --> 1/3

2/6 divided by 2 is 1/6

Answer 2

1/6

Explanation:

1/6 + 1/6 = 2/6 = 1/3