SOLUTION: The sum of two fractions is 5/2 and their difference is 1/4. Find the fractions

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Question 1126451: The sum of two fractions is 5/2 and their difference is 1/4. Find the fractions
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use Elimination Method and solve for x and y.

The numbers should be 11%2F8 and 9%2F8.