Question

Evaluate 1/6 + 2/3. Can you please explain how you got your answer?

A. 3/18
B. 5/6
C. 1/5
D. 1 1/6

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

1. Get the common denominator

2 × 2 = 4

_______ = (4/6)

3 × 2 = 6

(4/6)+(1/6)= 5/6

Answer 2

5/6

Explanation:

1/6 + 2/3

Get a common denominator of 6

1/6 + 2/3 *2/2

1/6 + 4/6

Add the numerators

5/6