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To solve the problem of adding the fractions , we follow these steps:
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( \)\( \frac{4}{5}+\frac{1}{5}= \)
List the multiples of each number until you find the smallest one they all share. For 10: 10, 20, 30... For 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30... For 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30... The LCD is 30!
You can only add fractions when they have the same denominator. Think of it like adding different sized pieces - you need to make them the same size first!
Yes! Always check if your answer can be simplified. Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD) to get the simplest form.
Great! That makes finding the LCD easier. For example, if you have denominators 4 and 12, the LCD is just 12 since 4 goes into 12 evenly.
Absolutely! is an improper fraction (numerator > denominator) and it's perfectly correct. You could also write it as as a mixed number.
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