2/3 plus 2/3 as a fraction
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the sum of two fractions, specifically, 2/3 plus 2/3. To solve this, we will add the numerators together while keeping the denominator the same, resulting in a new fraction.
Answer
The sum of \( \frac{2}{3} + \frac{2}{3} \) is \( \frac{4}{3} \) or \( 1 \frac{1}{3} \).
Answer for screen readers
The sum of ( \frac{2}{3} + \frac{2}{3} ) is ( \frac{4}{3} ) or ( 1 \frac{1}{3} ).
Steps to Solve
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Identify the fractions We're working with the fractions ( \frac{2}{3} ) and ( \frac{2}{3} ).
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Add the numerators To add the fractions, we keep the same denominator and add the numerators: $$ 2 + 2 = 4 $$
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Write the new fraction Now, we combine the result from the numerator with the original denominator: $$ \frac{4}{3} $$
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Simplify if necessary In this case, the fraction ( \frac{4}{3} ) is already in its simplest form, but it can also be represented as a mixed number: $$ 1 \frac{1}{3} $$
The sum of ( \frac{2}{3} + \frac{2}{3} ) is ( \frac{4}{3} ) or ( 1 \frac{1}{3} ).
More Information
Adding the same fractions often results in a new fraction that can sometimes exceed 1. When this happens, it's useful to convert it into a mixed number for better clarity.
Tips
- Forgetting to keep the denominator the same when adding.
- Not simplifying the fraction to its simplest form, or overlooking the mixed number form.
