Step by step
- The bottoms (denominators) already matchBoth have 3 on the bottom, so add the tops.
- Add the numerators (tops)1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3
Check: 2/3 − 1/3 = 1/3 ✓
Check: 2/3 − 1/3 = 1/3 ✓
Each bar is one whole, split into equal parts.
1/3 plus 1/3 is 2/3. As a decimal it's 0.666667.
Rewrite both fractions with a common denominator, add the numerators, then simplify. The steps above show each line.