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+54=5(3+4)Perform the addition of the numerators.3+4=7So the new numerator is 7.
Write result as fraction: Write the result as a fraction. 53+54=57The sum of the two fractions is 57.
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