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