Question

find the sum.
$\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{3}=\frac{?}{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

The common - denominator of 6 and 3 is 6. Since $\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1\times2}{3\times2}=\frac{2}{6}$.

Step2: Add the fractions

$\frac{1}{6}+\frac{2}{6}=\frac{1 + 2}{6}=\frac{3}{6}$.

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{3}{6}=\frac{3\div3}{6\div3}=\frac{1}{2}$.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$