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Write a recursive function add(m,n)that computes the sum of its two integer parametersmand n. Assume add()does not know general addition tables but does know how to add or subtract 1.
Hints: Simple case is:if(n==0) thenanswer= malsom + n = 1 + (m + n -1)
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