How to solve 4/9 + 5/12 = 5

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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$$\frac{4}{9}+\frac{5}{12}=5$$

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Least common multiple of $9$ and $12$ is $36$. Convert $\frac{4}{9}$ and $\frac{5}{12}$ to fractions with denominator $36$.

$$\frac{16}{36}+\frac{15}{36}=5$$

Since $\frac{16}{36}$ and $\frac{15}{36}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{16+15}{36}=5$$

Add $16$ and $15$ to get $31$.

$$\frac{31}{36}=5$$

Convert $5$ to fraction $\frac{180}{36}$.

$$\frac{31}{36}=\frac{180}{36}$$

Compare $\frac{31}{36}$ and $\frac{180}{36}$.

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