what is 1/4 + 1/2 x 1/5 with order of operations in fractions?

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Mercy · Answer

1/4 + 1/2 x 1/5

multiply first (BEDMAS)

1/4 + 1/10

To add or subtract change to a common denominator, which is 20

5/20 + 2/20 = 7/20

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If you don't know the common denominator, just multiply the two denominators to get it.  You'll have to reduce more but that works

1/4 + 1/10

=  10/40  + 4/40

= 14/40  = 7/20

chuck10580 · Answer

1/4 + 1/10 = 5/20    Makes better sense if written: 1/4 + (1/4 x 1/5) =

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