Fractions

1/2 + 1/3

Step-by-step solution with detailed explanations

Final Answer

5/6

Step-by-Step Solution

1

Find LCD

LCD of 2 and 3 is 6

2

Convert

1/2 = 3/6, 1/3 = 2/6

3

Add

3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6

Expert Insights

Why LCD?: Need same denominator to add
Multiply: 1/2 × 3/3 = 3/6
Multiply: 1/3 × 2/2 = 2/6

Pro Tip: LCD = LCM of denominators

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