Question

Liz spent 1/10 of her allowance for a gift and 2/5 for a movie ticket.what part of her allowance did she spend in all

Answer 1

she spent 1/10 + 4/10.

Looks like she spend half

Answer 2

2/5 = 4/10

(1/10) + (4/10) = ?

Be sure to simplify (or reduce) your answer.