Identify common denominators: Identify common denominators.Both fractions have the same denominator, 9. This makes addition straightforward.Calculation: No changes needed to denominators.
Add the numerators: Add the numerators.Add the numerators of the fractions.Calculation: 4+2=6.
Write the sum as a fraction: Write the sum as a fraction.Since the denominator is the same, the sum is 96.Calculation: 96.
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction. 6 and 9 both are divisible by 3. Calculation: 6÷3=2, 9÷3=3. Final fraction: 32.