What is 6/2 + 1/2?

Here's how we add

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

6 + 1 = 7

Answer:

Step 2

Now, do we need to simplify this fraction?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3...

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

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 6/2 + 1/2