Question

What do we get when we add 1$\frac{1}{3}$ and 5$\frac{1}{3}$?

Answer 1

First, we need to convert the given mixed fractions to improper fractions.

$1\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1\times 3+1}{3}=\frac{4}{3}$

and $5\frac{1}{3}=\frac{5\times 3+1}{3}=\frac{16}{3}$

Now, $1\frac{1}{3}+5\frac{1}{3}=\frac{4}{3}+\frac{16}{3}$

$=\frac{(4+16)}{3}$ (Adding like fractions)

$=\frac{20}{3}$

$=\frac{(18+2)}{3}$

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