Fraction Addition


Step One: Find the Least Common Denominator

Find the least common denominator of the fractions you wish to add.

Add
2
3
 +
1
1
2
The least common multiple of 3 and 2 is 6, so the least common denominator is 6.

Step Two: Adjust the Denominators

Now we have
4
6
 +
1
3
6

Step Three: Add the Fractions

1
7
6

Step Four: Simplify the Result

2
1
6

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