if a die is tossed and a coin is flipped, what is the probability of getting a number less than five on the die or tails on the coin? (write answer as a fraction in lowest terms)

Answer 1

p(a)+ p (b) - p(a and b)

1,2,3,or 4 out of 6 = 4/6

tail = 1/2 = 3/6

4/6 + 3/6 - 2/6 = 5/6