6 As A Fraction

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Add 1/2 and 1/6

1/2 + 1/6 is 2/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 2 and 6 is 6Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,1/2 = 1 × 3/2 × 3 = 3/6
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,1/6 = 1 × 1/6 × 1 = 1/6
Add the two like fractions:3/6 + 1/6 = 3 + 1/6 = 4/6
4/6 simplified gives 2/3
So, 1/2 + 1/6 = 2/3

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