How to solve 18/5 + 9/4

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{18}{5}+\frac{9}{4}$$

$\frac{117}{20}=5.85$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $4$ is $20$. Convert $\frac{18}{5}$ and $\frac{9}{4}$ to fractions with denominator $20$.

$$\frac{72}{20}+\frac{45}{20}$$

Since $\frac{72}{20}$ and $\frac{45}{20}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{72+45}{20}$$

Add $72$ and $45$ to get $117$.

$$\frac{117}{20}$$

$\frac{3 ^ {2} \cdot 13}{2 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 5\frac{17}{20} = 5.85$