Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 1/5 and 8/9

1/5 + 8/9 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  4. Add the two fractions:
    9/45 + 40/45 = 9 + 40/45 = 49/45
  5. So, 1/5 + 8/9 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com