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Harriet found some boxes of books in a closet. She had 2 boxes of adventure stories, 2/5 of a box of mysteries, and 1/5 of a box of comic books. How many boxes of books did she have altogether?
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Harriet found some boxes of books in a closet. She had 2 boxes of adventure stories, 2/5 of a box of mysteries, and 1/5 of a box of comic books. How many boxes of books did she have altogether?

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2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5

2 + 3/5 = 2 3/5

2 and 3/5 boxes of books
User Tyrone
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2 and 3/5 boxes because 1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5, and 2 + 3/5 = 2 and 3/5
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