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Sum of  
3/6
and
2/6
in Simplest Form

Given:  
3/6
+
2/6

Since the denominators are common (the same), we can add the numerators:
3/6
+
2/6
=
3 + 2/6
=
5/6
5/6
 is in Simplest Form since the Greatest Common Factor of 5 and 6 equals 1, GCF(5, 6) = 1
Therefore, the Sum of  
3/6
and
2/6
is equal to
5/6
in Simplest Form:  
3/6
+
2/6
=
5/6

The solution above and other related solutions were provided by the Sum of Fractions Application.

Find the Sum of Fractions in Simplest Form

Related Glossary Terms

Denominator

Divisibility Rules

Fraction

Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Multiple

Numerator

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