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Add 1/4 and 5/10

1/4 + 5/10 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    1/4 = 1 × 5/4 × 5 = 5/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    5/10 = 5 × 2/10 × 2 = 10/20
  4. Add the two fractions:
    5/20 + 10/20 = 5 + 10/20 = 15/20
  5. 15/20 simplified gives 3/4
  6. So, 1/4 + 5/10 = 3/4

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