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2/5 + 1/3 = ??

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Find common denominators. Note that what you multiply to the denominator, you multiply to the numerator

2/5 x 3/3 = 6/15

1/3 x 5/5 = 5/15

Combine the terms

6/15 + 5/15 = 11/15

11/15 is your answer

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