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What is 1/6 + 3/6?

What is 1/6 + 3/6?

This is how you add

1
6
+
3
6

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 3 = 4

So the answer is:

4
6

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

4
6
÷ 2 =
2
3

Now, try the same number again.

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

No good. 3 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 1/6 + 3/6

1
6
+
3
6
=
2
3
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