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Add 1/2 and 1/5

1/2 + 1/5 is 7/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:LCM of 2 and 5 is 10Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,1/2 = 1 × 5/2 × 5 = 5/10
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,1/5 = 1 × 2/5 × 2 = 2/10
Add the two like fractions:5/10 + 2/10 = 5 + 2/10 = 7/10
So, 1/2 + 1/5 = 7/10

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