Kevin is taking a poll of his gym class to find their favorite sport. He finds that of the 2/9 class prefers soccer, while another 2/3 prefers baseball. What fraction of the class prefers either soccer or baseball? Please help!! I need this now!

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Kevin is taking a poll of his gym class to find their favorite sport. He finds that  of the 2/9 class prefers soccer, while another 2/3 prefers baseball. What fraction of the class prefers either soccer or baseball? Please help!! I need this now!

blurbendy · Answer

2 / 9 + 2/3
2 / 9 + 6 / 9 = 7 / 9
So, 7 / 9 of the class prefer either soccer or baseball

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! :D