Do the addition. Simplify the result when possible. $\frac { 1 } { 5 } + \frac { 1 } { 10 }$
A) $\frac { 3 } { 2 }$
B) $\frac { 2 } { 10 }$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 10 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 5 }$
E) $\frac { - 5 } { 10 }$

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To add fractions, they must have a common denominator. The least common denominator of 5 and 10 is 10. Convert $\frac{1}{5}$ to $\frac{2}{10}$ so it has the same denominator as $\frac{1}{10}$. Then, $\frac{2}{10} + \(\frac{1}{10} = \frac{3}{10}$.

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Do the Addition $\frac { 1 } { 5 } + \frac { 1 } { 10 }$