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A can do `(1)/(4)`th of a piece of work in one day. While B can do `(1)/(6)`th of the work in a day. In how many days can they do the same work, working together?

A

`2(1)/(5)`

B

2

C

`2(2)/(5)`

D

`(5)/(15)`

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