Worked example
1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.
How it works
For addition and subtraction, use a common denominator. To divide, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Add, subtract, multiply or divide two fractions and see the simplified result.
1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.
For addition and subtraction, use a common denominator. To divide, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.