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To solve this problem, we'll use the approach of adding fractions with a common denominator:
Therefore, the sum of the fractions is .
Thus, the solution to the problem is .
\( \)\( \frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{5}= \)
The denominator tells us what size pieces we're working with. Since both fractions have pieces of size , we keep that size and just count how many pieces we have total!
You can! simplifies to by dividing both parts by 4. But for this problem, either answer is correct since the question asks for the exact form.
Then you'd need to find a common denominator first! But in this problem, both fractions already have the same denominator (12), so you can add directly.
Imagine a pizza cut into 12 equal slices. You have 1 slice, then get 7 more slices. Now you have of the whole pizza!
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