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2/5 +2/3 is equal to

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Answer:

1 1/15

Explanation:

To solve this, you must find a common denominator.

The common denominator that comes to my mind is 15.

2/5 = 2*3/5*3

2/5= 6/15

2/3= 2*5/3*5

2/3= 10/15

6/15 + 10/15 = 16/15

16/15= 1 1/15

User Glerup
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Answer: 16/15

Explanation:

2/5 + 2/3

(3/3)2/5 + (5/5)2/3

6/15 + 10/15 = 16/15

User Tyson Gibby
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