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Find the sum. Write the answer in simplest form. 1/4 + 1/5

User Maheshsgr
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Answer

9/20

Step by Step

I got this by turning the 1/4 into a 5/20 and then turned the 1/5 into a 4/20 and then added from there

5/20+4/20=9/20

You have to turn the fractions denominator into the same number by finding the lowest common denominator.

User Basodre
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Answer:

9/20

Explanation:

Step 1:

1/4 + 1/5

Step 2:

5/20 + 4/20

Answer:

9/20

Hope This Helps :)

User ErnieKev
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