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What is 1/5 + 2/5?

What is 1/5 + 2/5?

This is how to add

1
5
+
2
5

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 2 = 3

So what's the answer so far?

3
5

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

No good. 5 is larger than 3. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 1/5 + 2/5

1
5
+
2
5
=
3
5
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