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What is the simplest form of 7/10 + 1/5

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1/5=2/10
7/10+2/10=9/10
9/10 can not be simplified so it is you're final answer!!
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1) Find the least common denominator of 7/10 and 1/5.
10: 10
5 : 5 , 10
The least common denominator is 10.

2) Make the denominator of 1/5 to 10. Multiply numerator and denominator by 2.

1 x 2 = 2
5 x 2 = 10

3) New fraction
7/10 + 2/10

4) Add
7+2 = 9

9/10 is answer

9/10 can not be simplified. It is already in reduced form.



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