To add these fractions, you need to find a common denominator. The common denominator in this case is 10.
Now, convert the fractions to have a denominator of 10:
4/5 = 8/10
1/2 = 5/10
Now, add the fractions:
8/10 + 5/10 = 13/10
Therefore, 4/5 + 1/2 = 13/10 or 1 3/10.
4/5 + 1/2
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If we need to only add 4/5 and 1/2, we can find the least common denominator between the two fractions, which is 10.
To convert 4/5 to have a denominator of 10, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2. This gives us 8/10.
To convert 1/2 to have a denominator of 10, multiply the numerator and denominator by 5. This gives us 5/10.
Now, we can add the fractions directly:
8/10 + 5/10 = 13/10
So, 4/5 + 1/2 = 13/10.
To convert 4/5 to have a denominator of 10, multiply the numerator and denominator by 2. This gives us 8/10.
To convert 1/2 to have a denominator of 10, multiply the numerator and denominator by 5. This gives us 5/10.
Now, we can add the fractions directly:
8/10 + 5/10 = 13/10
So, 4/5 + 1/2 = 13/10.