Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator for the fractions31 and 22. Since 2 and 3 are different numbers, we need to find a common multiple that can be used as a common denominator. The smallest common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.
Convert to equivalent fractions: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator of 6. For 31, we multiply the numerator and the denominator by 2 to get 62. For 22, we multiply the numerator and the denominator by 3 to get 66.
Add fractions with common denominator: Add the fractions with the common denominator.Now that we have equivalent fractions with the same denominator, we can add them directly.62+66=6(2+6)
Perform numerator addition: Perform the addition of the numerators.Add the numerators 2 and 6 to get 8.2+6=8So, 62+66=68
Simplify resulting fraction: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.The fraction 68 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.68÷22=34
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