Solve. Simplify the answer.
-Jeffrey has two packages. One weighs $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ ounces, and the other weighs $\frac { 5 } { 9 }$ of an ounce. What is the total weight of the two packages?
A) $2 \frac { 29 } { 36 } \mathrm { oz }$
B) $4 \frac { 9 } { 13 }$ oz
C) $1 \frac { 1 } { 13 } \mathrm { oz }$
D) $1 \frac { 1 } { 4 } \mathrm { oz }$

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First, convert $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ to an improper fraction: $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 } = \frac { 9 } { 4 }$. Then, add $\frac { 9 } { 4 }$ and $\frac { 5 } { 9 }$ together. To add these fractions, find a common denominator, which is 36. So, $\frac { 9 } { 4 } = \frac { 81 } { 36 }$ and $\frac { 5 } { 9 } = \frac { 20 } { 36 }$. Adding these gives $\frac { 101 } { 36 }$, which simplifies to $2 \frac { 29 } { 36 }$ ounces.

Solve Simplify the Answer 2142 \frac { 1 } { 4 }241​

Solve Simplify the Answer $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$