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Add the following fractions. 3/8 + 1/9 =
a 3/17
b 4/72
c 4/17
d 35/72

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Make them have the same denominator: 3/8(9)=27/72, 1/9(8)=8/72. Now add the numerators: 27/72+8/72=35/72. 35/72 can't be simplified so your answer is d 35/72 :)
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