Question

What is the sum in simplest form?

4 1/2 + 1 3/5=

6 1/10

5 1/10

6 1/5

5 4/7

Answer 1

6 1/10

Explanation:

In order to add fractions, we have to make the denominators equal. we can multiply 1/2 by 5/5 and get 5/10, and multiply 3/5 by 2/2 and get 6/10, to make the denominator equal. Now we add the fractions. 4 5/10 + 1 6/10 = 5 11/10 = 6 1/10