What is 1/2 + 1/3?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 1/2 + 1/3.

Answer:

1/2 + 1/3 = ⁵/₆

The answer is 5/6 (equals 0.8333 as a decimal).

To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then add the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 3 is 6.

LCM(2, 3) = 6

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 6:

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

3. Add the numerators

Now add the numerators: 3 + 2 = 5

3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6