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5
               7 / 12 –  / 12

               =  (7-5) / 12

                  2
               =  / 12


               WORD PROBLEMS:

               Example 1: Rachel rode her bike for one-fifth of a mile on Monday and two-fifths of a
               mile on Tuesday. How many miles did she ride altogether?

                To solve this problem,  we will add two fractions with like denominators.


               Solution:








               Answer: Rachel rode her bike for three-fifths of a mile altogether.
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