Question

simplify.....
1) 2/5 +3/5
2) 5/8+1/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. 2/5+3/5 = 5/5= 1

2. 5/8+1/2= 5+4/8 = 9/8

Answer 2

Answer:

1) 2/5 + 3/5

(2+3)/5

5/5

= 1

2) ⅝ + ½

equalizing the denominator

⅝+ 1×4/2×4

⅝+4/8

(5+4)/8

9/8