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Add 3/5 and 5/9

3/5 + 5/9 is 52/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/45 + 25/45 = 27 + 25/45 = 52/45
  5. So, 3/5 + 5/9 = 52/45
    In mixed form: 17/45

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