1 1/2 + 2/3 ?

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1 1/2 + 2/3 can be simplified by converting 1 1/2 into an improper fraction.

1 1/2 = (2*1 + 1)/2 = 3/2

Now, the expression becomes:

3/2 + 2/3

To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 2 and 3 is 6.

Converting both fractions to have a denominator of 6:

(3/2)*(3/3) = 9/6

(2/3)*(2/2) = 4/6

Now, the expression becomes:

9/6 + 4/6 = 13/6

Therefore, 1 1/2 + 2/3 = 13/6.