Solve the Addition: 2/5 + 2/5 Step-by-Step

Question

Solve the following exercise:

25+25=? \frac{2}{5}+\frac{2}{5}=\text{?}

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:03 Let's add the fractions under a common denominator
00:09 Let's calculate the numerator
00:13 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem of adding two fractions with a common denominator, we follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the numerators and denominators. Both fractions are 25 \frac{2}{5} .
  • Step 2: Since the denominators are the same, add the numerators: 2+2=4 2 + 2 = 4 .
  • Step 3: Keep the common denominator: 5.
  • Step 4: Form the result as a new fraction: 45 \frac{4}{5} .

Therefore, the sum of 25 \frac{2}{5} and 25 \frac{2}{5} is 45 \frac{4}{5} .

The correct choice from the provided options is 45\frac{4}{5}, which corresponds to choice 4.

Answer

45 \frac{4}{5}