Solve and simplify 2 1/5 and 1 3/5 ?

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To solve 2 1/5 and 1 3/5, we can convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions and then add them together.

2 1/5 = (2 * 5 + 1)/5 = 11/5

1 3/5 = (1 * 5 + 3)/5 = 8/5

Now, we can add the two fractions:

11/5 + 8/5 = (11 + 8)/5 = 19/5

So, 2 1/5 + 1 3/5 simplifies to 19/5.