How do write in simplest form given #2/3+1/3#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-26T06:13:07

#2/3 + 1/3# can be added then simplified. See explanation.

1) Write out problem

#2/3 + 1/3 = ???#

2) Proceed to add 2 and 1 (the numerators: numbers on top of fraction bar) because you have a common denominator.

3) In the numerator: 2 plus 1 equals 3. This gives #(2+1)/3#

4) now write out your answer: #3/3#

5) Can you simplify this? You sure can!

3 over 3 means like having all 3 slices of a pizza that was cut into 3 pieces. You have everything.

6) That means that #3/3=1#

Hope this helps!