Add 5/9 and 90/8, Solve 5/9 + 11 2/8 as a fraction

Add 5/9 and 90/8

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

5/9 + 90/8 is 425/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
5/9 = 5 × 8/9 × 8 = 40/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
90/8 = 90 × 9/8 × 9 = 810/72
Add the two like fractions:
40/72 + 810/72 = 40 + 810/72 = 850/72
850/72 simplified gives 425/36
So, 5/9 + 90/8 = 425/36
In mixed form: 1129/36

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