how to add mixed numbers with different denominators
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For example, if we have 2 1/3 and 1 2/5, we can convert them into improper fractions as follows: 2 1/3 = (2 x 3 + 1)/3 = 7/3 1 2/5 = (1 x 5 + 2)/5 = 7/5 Show more…
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