Add 1/5 and 8/9
1/5 + 8/9 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
9/45 + 40/45 = 9 + 40/45 = 49/45 - So, 1/5 + 8/9 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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