Identify common denominator: Step 1: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 5. This makes it easier to add them directly.Calculation: −51+53
Add numerators: Step 2: Add the numerators.Add the numerators of the fractions: −1+3=2.Calculation: (−1+3)/5=2/5
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