| To add fractions with different denominators, first convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator (LCM). Then add the numerators and keep the denominator. |
| Find a common denominator. The denominators are 3 and 6. The LCM is 6. | ||
| \(\dfrac{1}{3}\) | = | \(\dfrac{1 \times 2}{3 \times 2} = \dfrac{2}{6}\) |
| \(\dfrac{5}{6}\) | = | \(\dfrac{5}{6}\) (already in sixths) |
| Sum | = | \(\dfrac{2}{6} + \dfrac{5}{6} = \dfrac{7}{6}\) |
| Convert to a mixed number: 7/6 = 7 divided by 6 = 1 whole and 1/6 remainder. | ||
| As mixed number | = | \(1\dfrac{1}{6}\) |
| 1 1/6 is NOT among options A-C. The correct answer is "None of the above". The stored answer key (B: 1 1/2) is incorrect. | ||