SOLUTION: What is 5 over 6 plus 7 over 9

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Question 1070079: What is 5 over 6 plus 7 over 9
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is 5 over 6 plus 7 over 9
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(5/6) + (7/9) = (5*9+6*7)/(6*9) = (45+42)/54 = 87/54 = 1.611..
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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