What is 5/6 + 1/3 as a fraction?

Fractions are a very important topic in mathematics. They form an integral part of algebra. All the fundamental operations that can be performed over integers can be performed over fractions as well. Now let's solve a problem related to fractions.

Answer: 5/6 + 1/3 can be represented as 7/6 as a fraction after addition.

Let's understand in detail.

Explanation:

To solve the given problem, we use the   common denominator property of fractions.

Hence, the LCM of 3 and 6 is 6. Hence, the common denominator is 6.

So, 5/6 + 1/3 = (5 × 1) / (6 × 1)  + (1 × 2) / (3 × 2)

= 5/6 + 2/6

 = 7/6.

7/6 is an improper fraction that can be written as 1 1/6 in the mixed  number form

Hence, 5/6 + 1/3 can be represented as 7/6 as a fraction after addition.