Compute: 1 1/6 + 1/2. Convert the answer to a mixed number in simplest form. (1 point)
To solve 1 1/6 + 1/2, we first need to find a common denominator for the two fractions. The least common multiple of 6 and 2 is 6.
Now, we convert 1 to a fraction with a denominator of 6:
1 = 6/6
So, the calculation becomes:
6/6 + 1/6 = (6+1)/6 = 7/6
To convert this improper fraction back to a mixed number, we divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (6) and get the quotient 1 with a remainder of 1.
Therefore, 7/6 as a mixed number in simplest form is 1 1/6.