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Solve one third plus seven ninths equals

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Answer:

1 1/9 0r 10/9

Explanation:

the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 3 and 9 is 9

For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,

1

3

=

1 × 3=3

3 × 3=9

= 3/9

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,

7

9

=

7 × 1=7

9 × 1=9

=7/9

Add the two fractions:

3

9

+

7

9

=

3/9+ 7/9=10/9

So, 1/3 + 7/9 = 10/9

In mixed form: 1 1/9

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