Question

What is 4 1/2 + 1 2/5​

Answer 1

Answer:
`5(9)/(10)` or
`(59)/(10)` or 5.9

Explanation:

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Step 1: Add the whole numbers first.

5 +
`(1)/(2)` +
`(2)/(5)`

Step 2: Find the Least Common Denominator of
`(1)/(2) , (2)/(5) .` In simpler words, find the Least Common Multiple of 2, 5.

LCD = 10

Step 3: Have it so the denominators the same as the LCD.

5 +
`(1 * 5)/(2 * 5)` +
`(2 * 2)/(5 * 2)`

Step 4: Then, simplify. Now the denominators are all the same.

5 +
`(5)/(10)` +
`(4)/(10)`

Step 5: Join all the denominators.

5 +
`(5 + 4)/(10)`

Step 6: Simplify.

Final Answer:
`5(9)/(10)` or
`(59)/(10)` or 5.9

~I hope I helped you :)~