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What is 53/9 + 2/9?

What is 53/9 + 2/9?

This is how we add

53
9
+
2
9

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

53 + 2 = 55

That gives us an answer of

55
9

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 11...

No good. 11 is larger than 9. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 53/9 + 2/9

53
9
+
2
9
=
55
9
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