SOLUTION: How do I solve 2x/5+x/5? I am in 6th grade. Thanks, Timmy

Question 363415: How do I solve 2x/5+x/5? I am in 6th grade.
Thanks,
Timmy
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, edjones:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Apply the rules of addition of fractions.

Do you see that the denominator of both fractions is 5?

This means there is no need to find the LCD.

Simply add the numerators and keep 5 in the denominator.

Answer: 3x/5
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x/5 + x/5
=(2x+x)/5
=3x/5
.
Ed

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