Identify common denominator: Step 1: Identify the common denominator and set up the addition.Since both fractions have the same denominator 5, we can directly add the numerators.−552+573=5−52+73
Perform addition of numerators: Step 2: Perform the addition of the numerators. −52+73=21
Complete fraction with numerator: Step 3: Complete the fraction with the calculated numerator. 521
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