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.54+53=5(4+3)Calculate the sum of the numerators: 4+3=7So, 54+53=57
Check for simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified.The fraction 57 is already in its simplest form because 7 and 5 have no common factors other than 1.
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