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What is 1/5 + 1/5?

What is 1/5 + 1/5?

Here's how you add

1
5
+
1
5

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 1 = 2

Now we have an answer.

2
5

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3...

No good. 3 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

There you have it! Here's the final answer to 1/5 + 1/5

1
5
+
1
5
=
2
5
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