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1/5+3/10 as a proper fraction

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Answer: 1/2

Explanation:

Add

1/5+3/10=5/10

Find common denominator

1/5+3/10=1*2/5*3+3*1/10*1=2/10+3/10

10 is the least common multiple of denominators 5 and 10. Use it to convert to equivalent fractions with this common denominator.

Add

2/10+3/10=2+3/10=5/10

Simplify

5/10=1/2

5 is the greatest common divisor of 5 and 10. Reduce by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 5.

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