SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? What is the perimeter of a rectangle if the length is 5/9 in. and the width is 2/9 in? Thanks, sher

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle if the length is 5/9 in. and the width is 2/9 in?
Thanks,
sher

Answer by fractalier(6550)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perimeter P = 2L + 2W, so we have
P = 2(5/9) + 2(2/9)
P = 10/9 + 4/9
P = 14/9
P = 1 5/9 inches

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