MHB Therefore 2√5 + 2√5 = 4√5How can I simplify this square root fraction?

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To simplify the square root fraction 10/√5 + √20, first, recognize that √20 can be simplified to 2√5. Then, convert 10/√5 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by √5, resulting in 10√5/5, which simplifies to 2√5. Adding these two results, 2√5 + 2√5, yields 4√5. Thus, the simplified form of the expression is confirmed as 4√5.
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I have to simplify this square root fraction:
10/√5 + √20

The answer is 4√5, but I do not get to that answer.
Please help.
 
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Hello Mooija and welcome to MHB. :)

√20 = √4√5 = 2√5

10/√5 = 10√5/5 = 2√5
 

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