Common EntranceMathematicsFractions

Simplify 2 1/3 + 1 1/2.

A3 1/6

B3 5/6CORRECT

C3 2/5

D4 1/6

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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.

Change to sixths: 2 2/6 + 1 3/6 = 3 5/6.

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