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Add 5/7 and 3/9

5/7 + 3/9 is 22/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    3/9 = 3 × 7/9 × 7 = 21/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/63 + 21/63 = 45 + 21/63 = 66/63
  5. 66/63 simplified gives 22/21
  6. So, 5/7 + 3/9 = 22/21
    In mixed form: 11/21

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