6 sided die probability to roll a odd number or a number less than 6

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    6 sided die probability to roll a odd number or a number less than 6

    First, we'll find the set of rolling an odd number. From this dice calculator, we get:
    Odd = {1, 3, 5}

    Next, we'll find the set of rolling less than a 6. From this dice calculator, we get:
    Less than a 6 = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

    The question asks for or. Which means a Union:
    {1, 3, 5} U {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

    This probability is 5/6
     

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