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Evaluate 1 1/3 + 2 2/5

User Bialecki
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Answer:

3 11/15

Explanation:

User Sanjoyd
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Answer:

3 11/15

Explanation:

the 1/3 and 2/5 cannot be added properly, so we must make the denominator the same for both sides. So we make it fifteen.

The new equation is: 1 5/15 + 2 6/15.

1 5/15 + 2 6/15 = 3 11/15.

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