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What is the sum of 2 1/9+(-2/9) +3 5/9

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Answer:

5 4/9

Explanation:

You can add in any order if it has the same denominator, so first you would add 2 1/9 + 3 5/9 to get 5 6/9. Lastly you would add 5 6/9 + (-2/9). Since it is negative you are subtracting -2/9 from 5 6/9 to get 5 4/9.

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