Add or Subtract as Indicated $\frac { 4 } { 9 } + \frac { 4 } { 9 }$

question 157

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated. Write the answer in lowest terms.
- $\frac { 4 } { 9 } + \frac { 4 } { 9 }$

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { 9 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 9 } { 10 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 8 } { 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 7 } { 8 }\)

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