How to solve 5/9 + 2/5

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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$$\frac{5}{9}+\frac{2}{5}$$

$\frac{43}{45}\approx 0.955555556$

Least common multiple of $9$ and $5$ is $45$. Convert $\frac{5}{9}$ and $\frac{2}{5}$ to fractions with denominator $45$.

$$\frac{25}{45}+\frac{18}{45}$$

Since $\frac{25}{45}$ and $\frac{18}{45}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{25+18}{45}$$

Add $25$ and $18$ to get $43$.

$$\frac{43}{45}$$

$\frac{43}{3 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 0.9555555555555556$