Identify Common Denominator: Identify the common denominator and write both fractions with this denominator. 51+54 both have the same denominator, which is 5.
Add Numerators: Add the numerators of the fractions.(1+4)/5=5/5
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction55. 55 is equal to 1 because any number divided by itself is 1.
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