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What is 5/10 + 3/10?

What is 5/10 + 3/10?

Here's how to add

5
10
+
3
10

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

5 + 3 = 8

Now we have an answer.

8
10

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...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

8
10
÷ 2 =
4
5

Now, try the same number again.

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

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

No good. 5 is larger than 4. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 5/10 + 3/10

5
10
+
3
10
=
4
5
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