Foundation Mathematics Primary 3 Fractions

Ahmad jogged 1/3 of a kilometre in the morning and 1/6 of a kilometre in the evening. How far did he jog altogether?

A 1/9 km
B 1/2 km
C 2/9 km
D 3/6 km
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Find the LCD of 3 and 6. LCD = 6. Step 2: Convert 1/3 to sixths: 1/3 = 2/6. Step 3: Add: 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2. Ahmad jogged 1/2 km altogether.

Correct answer: 1/2 km

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