Find the sum 8 1/9 + 2/5 + 3 2/5
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11 41/45
Step-by-step explanation:
8 1/9 + 2/5 + 3 2/5
= 73/9 + 2/5 + 17/5
= 73/9 + [2+17/5]
= 73/9 + 19/5
The LCM of 9 and 5 = 45
[73/9] * 5 = 365/45
[19/5] * 9 = 171/45
Therefore,
365/45 + 171/45
= 365 + 171/45
= 536/45
= 11 41/45
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