Question

Find the sum of $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ .

• A. $\frac{2}{5}$
• B. $\frac{5}{6}$
• C. $\frac{3}{5}$
• D. $\frac{1}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$\frac{5}{6}$

LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

Hence $\frac{1\times 3}{2\times 3}$ + $\frac{1\times 2}{3\times 2}$

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

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

= $\frac{5}{6}$