Perform the Indicated Operation $$5 \frac { 1 } { 5 } + 9 \frac { 7 } { 9 }$$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation. Where possible, reduce the answer to its lowest terms.
- $$5 \frac { 1 } { 5 } + 9 \frac { 7 } { 9 }$$

• A) \(15 \frac { 44 } { 45 }\)
• B) \(13 \frac { 44 } { 45 }\)
• C) \(14 \frac { 44 } { 45 }\)
• D) \(5 \frac { 44 } { 45 }\)

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