How can I simplify 1/2 + 2/3. Do I add,then divide.

2 answers:

7 0

Before you add 1/2 and 2/3 you need to find common denominators which is 6. So for 1/2 you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by 3 and for 2/3 you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by 2. 1/2 = 3/6 and 2/3= 4/6; now add 3/6 + 4/6= 7/6.

IRISSAK [1]3 years ago

6 0

You can converte them to a common denominator like 6. 1/2 would be 3/6. 2/3 would be 4/6.

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