Question

Ron ate $\frac{2}{6}$ of a pizza and his sister ate $\frac{3}{6}$ of the same pizza. What part of the pizza did both of them eat in total?

• A. $\frac{8}{3}$
• B. $\frac{3}{8}$
• C. $\frac{5}{12}$
• D. $\frac{5}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{5}{6}$

Part of the pizza eaten by Ron $=\frac{2}{6}$
Part of the pizza eaten by his sister $=\frac{3}{6}$
Total part of the pizza eaten by both of them $=\frac{2}{6}+\frac{3}{6}=\frac{5}{6}$