What is 1/5 + 2/5?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 1/5 + 2/5.

Answer:

1/5 + 2/5 = ³/₅

The answer is 3/5 (equals 0.6 as a decimal).

To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then add the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 5 is 5.

LCM(5, 5) = 5

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 5:

1/5 = 1/5
2/5 = 2/5

3. Add the numerators

Now add the numerators: 1 + 2 = 3

1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5