How to solve 1/5 + 3/20

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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$$\frac{1}{5}+\frac{3}{20}$$

$\frac{7}{20}=0.35$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $20$ is $20$. Convert $\frac{1}{5}$ and $\frac{3}{20}$ to fractions with denominator $20$.

$$\frac{4}{20}+\frac{3}{20}$$

Since $\frac{4}{20}$ and $\frac{3}{20}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{4+3}{20}$$

Add $4$ and $3$ to get $7$.

$$\frac{7}{20}$$

$\frac{7}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 0.35$