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2 3/5 + 1 4/5 =
what is the answer in simplest from?

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The answer to the problem is 2
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Answer: 22/5 (improper) or 4 2/5 (mixed)


Step-by-step explanation:2 3/5 can be rewritten as 13/5 by multiplying 2 by 5 and adding it by 3. The same can be done with 1 4/5. 1 *5 = 5 5+4 = 9. 9/5 +13/5 = 22/5


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