Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter R - Section R.2 - Fractions - Exercise Set - Page R-16: 45

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Since the denominator in the two fractions is same , therefore we are bothered about LCM here and we can simply add the numerator of the first fraction with the numerator and denominator will not change .Therefore , we can write : $4/5 +1/5 =(4+1)/5= 5/5 =1$
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