How to solve 1/4 + 1/20

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{20}$$

$\frac{3}{10}=0.3$

Least common multiple of $4$ and $20$ is $20$. Convert $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{20}$ to fractions with denominator $20$.

$$\frac{5}{20}+\frac{1}{20}$$

Since $\frac{5}{20}$ and $\frac{1}{20}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{5+1}{20}$$

Add $5$ and $1$ to get $6$.

$$\frac{6}{20}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{6}{20}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $2$.

$$\frac{3}{10}$$

$\frac{3}{2 \cdot 5} = 0.3$