Add the fractions and simplify your answer.

4
6
+
2
3
A.
12
3
B.
11
3
C.
14
5
D.
22
3
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
4
6
+
2
3

Let’s find the least common multiple of 6 and 3.

Least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6.

So, LCD = 6

Now, rewrite both the fractions with denominator 6.

4
6
×
1
1
=
4
6
2
3
×
2
2
=
4
6

Now, add:

4
6
+
4
6
=
4 + 4
6
=
8
6

Simplify,

8
6
=
8 ÷ 2
6 ÷ 2
=
4
3
 

Write improper proper fraction as a mixed number.

So, the required sum of the given fractions is
1 1
3
.

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Key Data

Questions
10
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

Progress

8 Incorrect
10 Correct
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