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How do you rename 2/5 so you can add it to 11/25? What is the sum?

User Awesomo
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Answer:

2/5= 10/25

The sum is 11/25 + 10/25 = 21/25

Explanation:

Multiply the denomitor of 2/5 to get 25.

Then multiply that same number to the numerator of 2/5 so the fraction stays equal.

2 x 5 = 10

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5 x 5 = 25

User Rocker
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You can rename it by 10/25. The sum would be 21/25
User Muvimotv
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