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User Theodox
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Answer:
5(4)/(9)

Explanation:

1. Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of
(2)/(3),(7)/(9)

LCD = 9

2. Make the denominators the same as the LCD:


4+(2*3)/(3*3) +(7)/(9)

3. Simplify:


4+(6)/(9) +(7)/(9)

4. Join the denominators:


4+(6+7)/(9)

5. Simplify:


4+(13)/(9)

6. Convert
(13)/(9) to a mixed fraction


4+1(4)/(9)

7. Simplify


5(4)/(9)

User Bohdi
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4 6/9 + 7/9 = 5 3/9
Hope this helps
Answer:
5 3/9 or 5 1/3
User Rymnel
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