Question

1/2 + 1/5 how do you do it im so confused i need help im stressing out !

Answer 1

The answer to the question, 1/2 + 1/5 is 7/10.

Step-by-step explanation:

What are fractions?

Fractions are parts of a whole of something. They represent the individual pieces of the whole portion.

To solve this, we need to find a common denominator of 2 and 5.

Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

Multiples of 5: 5, 10, 15

2 and 5 share 10 in common.

Here are the starting of the fractions:

`(1)/(2) = (?)/(10)`

and

`(1)/(5) = (?)/(10)`

Now, starting with 1/2, in order for 2 to get to 10, it needs to be multiplied by 5. So, 5 times the denominator and numerator. This is because what ever is done to the bottom number, must be done to the top number. becomes the numerator.

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

`(5)/(10)`

Now, it takes five multiplied by 2 to get to 10. So, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2.

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

`(2)/(10)`

Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can add them.

`(5)/(10) + (2)/(10) =`

`(7)/(10)`

So, the answer is

`(7)/(10)`

Answer 2

7/10

Step-by-step explanation:

To add 1/2 and 1/5, you need to find a common denominator that both fractions can be converted to. The smallest common multiple of 2 and 5 is 10, so you can convert both fractions to have a denominator of 10:

1/2 = 5/10

1/5 = 2/10

Now that both fractions have the same denominator, you can add them by adding their numerators and keeping the denominator the same:

1/2 + 1/5 = 5/10 + 2/10 = (5 + 2) / 10 = 7/10

Therefore, the sum of 1/2 and 1/5 is 7/10.