What is two fifths plus five tenths equal?

Answer 1

To add two fractions, we need a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator for 5 and 10 is 10. Therefore, two fifths is equivalent to four tenths, and five tenths remain the same. Adding these together, we get four tenths plus five tenths equals nine tenths.

Answer 2

4/10 + 5/10 = 9/10