Does increase in math mean multiply
Increase can also mean addition!
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The problem is If Fran's recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sugar and she increases it by 2/5 of a cup how much sugar does she use?
2 2/10
2 3/7
2 4/9
2 9/10
You have two numbers. Add them!
https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_addition.html
I tried the problem but i didn't get any of the answers i got 14/10 wich would be something different