To find the sum of two fractions, we need to make sure that they have the same denominator. In this case, both p and q already have the same denominator, which is 9.
To find the sum of p and q, we add their numerators together and keep the same denominator:
p + q = (-5/9) + (-2/9)
To add these fractions, we simply add their numerators together and keep the same denominator:
p + q = (-5 - 2) / 9
Performing the addition:
p + q = -7 / 9
Therefore, the sum of p and q is -7/9.
Describe the correct way to find the sum of Pand Q if p=-5/9 and Q=-2/9
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