Two marks on a number line are 2/9 and 5/9. The gap between them is split into 3 equal parts. What fraction does the first new mark after 2/9 represent?

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3/9. Gap = 5/9 - 2/9 = 3/9. Split into 3 equal parts gives steps of 1/9. First new mark = 2/9 + 1/9 = 3/9.

Two marks on a number line are $\frac{2}{9}$ and $\frac{5}{9}$ .
The gap between them is split into 3 equal parts.
What fraction does the first new mark after $\frac{2}{9}$ represent?

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