Chapter 0, Problem 16PR

To determine

The correct sum.

Answer to Problem 16PR

The correct sumis $\frac{6}{7}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given :

  $\frac{5}{6}+\frac{2}{3}$

Solution:

The sum;

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{5}{6}+\frac{2}{3}\\ =LCMof6,3is6\\ =\frac{5}{6}+\frac{2\times 2}{3\times 2}\\ =\frac{5+\left(4\right)}{6}\\ =\frac{9}{6}=\frac{3}{2}\end{array}$

The correct sumis $\frac{3}{2}$ .