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4 1/5 + (-1 1/3) simplest form

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Answer:

1 13/15 or 28/15

Explanation:

Convert a mixed number 3 1/ 5 to an improper fraction: 3 1/5 = 16/5

Convert a mixed number 1 1/3 to an improper fraction: 1 1/3 = 4/3

Make the denominator the same number: 16/5=48/15; 4/3=20/15

Combine: 48/15-20/15=28/15=1 13/15

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