Identify common denominators: Identify common denominators.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 5. This makes addition straightforward.Calculation: No changes needed to denominators.
Add the numerators: Add the numerators.Add the numerators of the two fractions: 2 (from 52) and 3 (from 53).Calculation: 2+3=5
Write the result: Write the result as a fraction.Since the denominator for both fractions was 5, the result of the addition is 55.Calculation: 55
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction. 55 simplifies to 1, because any number divided by itself is 1.Calculation: 55=1
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