Problema Solution
The sum of two fractions is 1. Their difference is 1/5. What are the two fractions?
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the two fractions.
x + y = 1
x - y = 1/5
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x = 3/5
y = 2/5
The two fractions are 3/5 and 2/5.