1/3+1/3+1/6

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To add the fractions \( \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6} \), first find a common denominator.

The denominators are 3 and 6. The least common denominator (LCD) for 3 and 6 is 6.

Now, convert each fraction to have the common denominator of 6:

  • \( \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{6} \) (because \( 1 \times 2 = 2 \) and \( 3 \times 2 = 6 \))
  • \( \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{6} \) (same as above)
  • \( \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{6} \) (already has the common denominator)

Now, add the fractions:

\[ \frac{2}{6} + \frac{2}{6} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2 + 2 + 1}{6} = \frac{5}{6} \]

So, \( \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{6} \).