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What is 2 1/5+ 1 1/4+ 2 1/2=

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There are 3 different denominators here. Easiest to combine these 3 mixed numbers if you're working with the LCD.

If you choose to do this using decimal fractions, then you have
2.2 + 1.25 + 2.5, which combines to 5.95. 5.95, in turn, equals 5 19/20 (in which case the LCD is 20).
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Simplify the expression
Exact Form:
119/20

Decimal Form:
5.95

Mixed Number Form:
5 19/20

Hope this helps! :)
~Zain
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