SOLUTION: How would I do this problem please ? 1 2/9 + 3 3/9 1 and 2/9 plus 3 and 3/9 Thank you

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Question 396094: How would I do this problem please ?
1 2/9 + 3 3/9
1 and 2/9 plus 3 and 3/9
Thank you
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can add the whole numbers by themselves, and then
the fractions.
1+%2B+3+=+4
2%2F9+%2B+3%2F9+=+5%2F9
4+%2B+5%2F9 = 4 5/9

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):