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What is 5 over 4 plus 7 over 9

User Mackshkatz
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: 5/4 x 9/9

7/9 x 4/4

45/36

28/36 =

73/36 or 2 1/36

User Milen Pivchev
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Answer:

73/36

Explanation:


5/4+7/9

So first, you have to find a common denominator.


45/36+28/36

Alright, now, just add those two fractions together.


73/36

And in this case, you cannot simplify that, so,
73/36 is your answer.

Hope this helped! :)

User Helgetan
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