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2 1/5 + 1 3/5 = ??? Plz help

User Ekhanna
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Answer:


3 (4)/(5)

Explanation:

1) Add the whole numbers first.


3 + (1)/(5) + (3)/(5)

2) Join the denominators.


3 + (1 + 3)/(5)

3) Simplify.


3 (4)/(5)

hence, the answer is 3 4/5.

User LeoGalante
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