Chapter 3.4, Problem 13P

Can the following problems about voters be solved by adding $\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}?$ If so, explain why. If not, explain why not. Solve the problems if they can be solved. Writea different problem about voters that can be solved by adding $\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}.$

Problem 1 About Voters: In Kneebend County, $\frac{1}{2}$ of the female voters and $\frac{1}{3}$ of the male voters voted for a certain referendum. Altogether, what fraction of the voters voted for the referendum in Kneebend County?

Problem 2 About Voters: In Kneebend County, $\frac{1}{2}$ of the female voters and $\frac{1}{3}$ of the male voters voted for certain referendum. There are the same number of women voters as men voters in Kneebend County. Altogether, what fraction of the voters voted for the referendum in Kneebend County?