Sum of  
1/3
and
5/3
in Simplest Form

Given:  
1/3
+
5/3

Since the denominators are common (the same), we can add the numerators:
1/3
+
5/3
=
1 + 5/3
=
6/3
However,  
6/3
 is NOT in Simplest Form since the Greatest Common Factor of 3 and 6 does not equal 1, GCF(3, 6) ≠ 1
Upon inspection, the GCF(3, 6) = 3
In Simplest Form,  
6/3
=
6 ÷ 3/3 ÷ 3
=
2/1
= 2
Therefore, the Sum of  
1/3
and
5/3
is equal to 2 in Simplest Form:  
1/3
+
5/3
= 2

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