x/3 + 1/2 = 5/6
multiply everything by 3 to eliminate x/3 fraction
(3)(x/3) + (3)(1/2) = (3)(5/6)
x + (3*1)/2 = (3*5)/6
x + 3/2 = 15/6
simplify 15/6 by dividing numerator and denominator by 3
x + 3/2 = 5/2
subtract 3/2 from both sides
x= (5-3)/2
x= 2/2
x= 1
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