You can only add together fractions where the denominator (bottom number) is the same.
One half is the same as 3/6.
One third is the same as 2/6.
3 + 2 = 5
So your answer would be 5/6
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To add one third and one half, you'll want a common denominator. In this case, it's 6.
If you are asking what is one-third of a pound and a half, the answer is one-half pound.
Yes, half is bigger than one third.
No, one third is less that one half. One third means that it has been divided in three parts. One half, means that it has been divided in two parts.
Two and one third divided by one half = 42/3