Solve 3+1/2=2/5

$$3 + \frac { 1 } { 2 } = \frac { 2 } { 5 }$$

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Solution Steps

Convert 3 to fraction \frac{6}{2}.

$$\frac{6}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{2}{5}$$

Since \frac{6}{2} and \frac{1}{2} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{6+1}{2}=\frac{2}{5}$$

Add 6 and 1 to get 7.

$$\frac{7}{2}=\frac{2}{5}$$

Least common multiple of 2 and 5 is 10. Convert \frac{7}{2} and \frac{2}{5} to fractions with denominator 10.

$$\frac{35}{10}=\frac{4}{10}$$

Compare \frac{35}{10} and \frac{4}{10}.

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