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X +2 1/5 equals 5 3/5

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x + 2 1/5 = 5 3/5 (Equation)

x + 11/5 = 28/5 (Turn both mixed numbers into improper fractions)

x + 11/5 - 11/5 = 28/5 - 11/5 (Subtract 11/5 to both sides)

x = 17/5 or 3 2/5

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