Question

Solve 2∕3 + 5∕6 and put answer in simplest form.
A. 3∕2
B. 2∕3
C. 9∕6
D. 7∕6

Answer 1

A.
`(3)/(2)`

Explanation:

`(2)/(3)+(5)/(6)`

`=(2×6)/(3×6)+(5×3)/(6×3)`

`=(12)/(18) + (15)/(18)`

`=(12+15)/(18)`

`=(27)/(18)`

`=(27÷9)/(18÷9)`

`=(3)/(2)`