Write the mixed numbers into improper fraction.

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The proper fraction of      \ \

The improper fraction of          ()

Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of improper fractionand.

Find the Least Common Multiple of 9 and 5.

Multiples of 9: 

Multiples of 5: 

The least common multiple of 9 and 5 is 45.

Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 45.

Rewrite fractions using the LCD 45.

                           (Simplify)

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                                      (Add: )

Rewrite the improper fraction as a mixed number.

Begin by dividing 61 by 45. The remainder will be the numerator of the

mixed number’s fraction.

      (Rewrite 61 as. Remainder is 16)

The value of the expression is .