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To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The denominators of the fractions are 10 and 5. The LCD of 10 and 5 is 10.
Step 2: Convert to have a denominator of 10. We can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2:
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Step 3: Now, add and (since both fractions now have the same denominator):
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The two fractions added together give us . Therefore, the solution to the problem is , which matches the correct answer choice.
Complete the following exercise:
\( \frac{3}{4}:\frac{5}{6}=\text{?} \)
Fractions represent parts of wholes, not separate numbers! You can only add fractions when they have the same denominator. Think of it like adding 9 dimes and 2 nickels - you need to convert everything to the same unit first.
List the multiples: 5: 5, 10, 15... and 10: 10, 20, 30... The smallest number that appears in both lists is 10, so that's your LCD!
That's normal! is an improper fraction equal to 1.3 or . You can leave it as an improper fraction or convert to a mixed number.
Always check if you can simplify! For , since 13 and 10 share no common factors other than 1, it's already in lowest terms.
The same process works! Find the LCD by listing multiples or using prime factorization, convert both fractions, then add. The numbers might be bigger, but the steps stay the same.
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