Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 5. This means we can add the numerators directly.
Add numerators: Add the numerators.52+54=5(2+4)Perform the addition of the numerators.2+4=6So, 52+54=56
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if necessary.In this case, 56 is already in its simplest form, as it is an improper fraction representing a number greater than 1.
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