2 1/5 + 1 3/5 ?

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To solve this addition problem, we need to add the whole numbers separately from the fractions.

The whole numbers:

2 + 1 = 3

The fractions:

1/5 + 3/5 = 4/5

Now, we combine the whole numbers and the fractions:

3 + 4/5 = 3 4/5

Therefore, 2 1/5 + 1 3/5 = 3 4/5.