Add or subtract as indicated. reduce to the lowest term. 1 1/3 + 2 1/3

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6 0

2 1/3 = 7/3

Both numbers should be improper fractions.

11/3 + 7/3 = 18/3

Now the fractions must be simplified
18 ÷ 3 = 6

So 11/3 + 2 1/3 = 6

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