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Question
Add:
`3/9 + 3/5`
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Solution
Smallest common multiple of 9 and 5 is 45.
`3/9 + 3/5 = (3 xx 5)/(9 xx 5) + (3 xx 9)/(5 xx 9)`
= `15/45 + 27/45`
= `(15 + 27)/45`
= `42/45`
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What is wrong in the following additions?
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Complete the addition-subtraction box.

If 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction `5/9`, will the value of the fraction be changed? If so, will the value increase or decrease?
