What is the mixed number 4 1/5 as a sum of two fractions?

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Josh Wooding · Answer 1 · 2021-05-20T15:11:22+0000

Answer:

20/5+1/5

Explanation:

Break up the mixed number

4 and 1/5

Set them up as a sum

4/1+1/5=4 1/5

Find the LCD (least common denominator)

LCD is 5

Multiply the first fraction by 5 to get 20/5

20/5+1/5=4 1/5