What is 5/9 + 3/9?
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Here's how you add
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Step 1Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 5 + 3 = 8 This yields the answer
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Step 2The last step is to reduce the fraction if we can. To find out, we try dividing it by 2... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 7... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 11... No good. 11 is larger than 8. So we're done reducing. And we're done! Here's the final answer to 5/9 + 3/9
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