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.53+52=5(3+2)Perform the addition of the numerators.3+2=5So, 53+52=55
Perform addition: Simplify the fraction. 55 simplifies to 1 because any number divided by itself equals 1.
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