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Add 7/5 and 6/9

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 6/9

7/5 + 6/9 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
4. Add the two fractions:
   63/45 + 30/45 = 63 + 30/45 = 93/45
5. 93/45 simplified gives 31/15
6. So, 7/5 + 6/9 = 31/15
   In mixed form: 21/15

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