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WORD PROBLEMS:

Example 1:

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Rachel rode her bike for one-fifth of a mile on Monday and two-fifths of
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a mile on Tuesday. How many miles did she ride altogether?
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Solution:
f i f t h s o f a m i l e al t o g e t h e r
Answer: Rachel rode her bike for three-fifths of a mile altogether.