Add and simplify. Write the answer as a mixed number as needed.
-$5 \frac{5}{9}+4 \frac{5}{9}$
A) $9 \frac{1}{9}$
B) $10 \frac{1}{9}$
C) $9 \frac{10}{9}$
D) $9 \frac{5}{9}$

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First, add the whole numbers: 5 + 4 = 9. Then, add the fractions: $\frac{5}{9} + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{10}{9}$. Convert $\frac{10}{9}$ to a mixed number: $1 \frac{1}{9}$. Combine with the whole number: 9 + 1 = 10, so the answer is $10 \frac{1}{9}$.

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Add and Simplify $5 \frac{5}{9}+4 \frac{5}{9}$ A) $9 \frac{1}{9}$ B) $10 \frac{1}{9}$ C) $9 \frac{10}{9}$