What is 5/11 + 3/11?
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This is how you add
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Step 1Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 5 + 3 = 8 The sum we get is
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Step 2The last step is to reduce the fraction if we can. To find out, we try dividing it by 2... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 7... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 11... No good. 11 is larger than 8. So we're done reducing. There you have it! Here's the final answer to 5/11 + 3/11
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