Solve the following exercise:
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Solve the following exercise:
To solve this problem, we need to add the fractions and . Let's follow these steps:
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 1.
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\( \frac{2}{4}+\frac{1}{4}= \)\( \)
The denominator tells us what size pieces we're working with. Since both fractions are already in fifths, we keep working in fifths. Adding denominators would change the piece size!
When the numerator and denominator can both be divided by the same number. Here, simplifies to 1 because both 5s divide by 5.
Then you'd need to find a common denominator first! Convert both fractions so they have the same bottom number, then add the numerators.
Yes! Any fraction where the numerator equals the denominator equals 1. Think of it as 5 pieces out of 5 pieces = the whole thing = 1.
Picture a rectangle divided into 5 equal parts. You shade 1 part, then 4 more parts. Now all 5 parts are shaded = the whole rectangle = 1!
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