Solve the Fraction Addition: 1/2.5 + 2/5 Step by Step

Question

Solve the following exercise:

$\frac{1}{2.5}+\frac{2}{5}=\text{?}$

00:00 Solve

00:03 We want to find the least common denominator

00:06 Therefore, multiply by 2 for the common denominator 5

00:09 Remember to multiply both numerator and denominator

00:15 Let's calculate the multiplications

00:22 Add under common denominator

00:27 Calculate the numerator

00:30 And this is the solution to the question

$\frac{4}{5}$