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Answer:

5/6 and 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to add and subtract fractions, you have to first find a common denominator for both fractions. So, for your first question 1/3 + 1/2, your common denominator would be 6 because it is the least common multiple. So, multiply the top and bottom of 1/3 by 2 to get 2/6 and multiply the top and bottom of 1/2 by 3 in order to get 3/6. Next add your products together 2/6 + 3/6 but only add the numerator, not the denominator. Finally you get, 2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6.

For your second equation, you basically do the same thing, but for the last part, you subtract instead. First, find the least common multiple (common denominator) for 2 and 4, which is 4. Since, 3/4 already has a denominator of 4, you don't have to change that fraction at all, just change 1/2. Next multiply the top and the bottom of 1/2 by 2 to get 2/4. Finally, subtract 3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4.

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Answer:

1. 5/6

2. 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 1/3 + 1/2

Step 1. Find a common denominator for both fractions (by taking the denominator and finding their least common multiple)

Answer:

3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,…

2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,…

The least common multiple will be 6

So the new denominator for both fractions is 6

Step 2. Rewrite the fractions using the same denominator

Answer:

1/3 = ?/6 1/2 = ?/6

1/3 = 2/6 1/2 = 3/6

(To get the numerator of the fraction, note that to get the denominator by a number being multiplied by that number, that same number as to be multiplied to the numerator)

Step 3. Add (2/6 + 3/6)

Answer:

2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6

(Denominator stays the same when subtracting or adding)

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2. 3/4 - 1/2

Step 1. Find a common denominator for both fractions (by taking the denominator and finding their least common multiple)

Answer:

2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,…

4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20,…

The least common multiple will be 4

So the new denominator for both fractions is 4

Step 2. Rewrite the fractions using the same denominator

Answer:

3/4 = ?/4 1/2 = ?/4

3/4 = 3/4 1/2 = 2/4

(To get the numerator of the fraction, note that to get the denominator by a number being multiplied by that number, that same number as to be multiplied to the numerator)

Step 3. Subtract (3/4 - 2/4)

Answer:

3/4 - 2/4 = 1/4

(Denominator stays the same when subtracting or adding)

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