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1/2 + 2/6 is 5/6.

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
1/2 = 1 × 3/2 × 3 = 3/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
2/6 = 2 × 1/6 × 1 = 2/6
4. Add the two like fractions:
3/6 + 2/6 = 3 + 2/6 = 5/6
5. So, 1/2 + 2/6 = 5/6

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