a ) $$ 6\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}\right) $$

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Let's evaluate the expression step by step:

$$
6\left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}\right)
$$

**Step 1: Find a common denominator for the fractions inside the parentheses.**

The denominators are 2 and 3. The least common denominator (LCD) is 6.

$$
\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{6} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{6}
$$

**Step 2: Add the fractions.**

$$
\frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} = \frac{5}{6}
$$

**Step 3: Multiply by 6.**

$$
6 \times \frac{5}{6} = 5
$$

**Final Answer:**

$$
5
$$
The result is 5.

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