Solve the following exercise:
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Solve the following exercise:
To solve this problem, we need to add the fractions , , and .
First, we need to find a common denominator for all the fractions. The denominators we have are 5, 10, and 5. The least common multiple (LCM) of these numbers is 10.
Let's convert each fraction to have a denominator of 10:
Now we can add the fractions:
Therefore, the sum of the fractions is .
So, the solution to the problem is .
\( \)\( \frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{5}= \)
Denominators tell us the size of each piece. Adding means combining fifths with tenths - they're different sizes! You must convert to the same size pieces first.
Look for the smallest number that both denominators divide into evenly. For 5 and 10, since 10 = 5 × 2, the LCD is 10. List multiples if needed: 5, 10, 15... and 10, 20, 30...
Yes! Always check if your answer can be simplified. Since has no common factors between 9 and 10, it's already in lowest terms.
Great! Like in this problem - it stays the same. Only convert the fractions that don't have the common denominator yet.
You could use 20 or 30, but that makes extra work! Always use the least common denominator to keep numbers as small and manageable as possible.
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