Solve 7/9+2/5=

$$\frac { 7 } { 9 } + \frac { 2 } { 5 } =$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{53}{45}\approx 1.177777778$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 9 and 5 is 45. Convert \frac{7}{9} and \frac{2}{5} to fractions with denominator 45.

$$\frac{35}{45}+\frac{18}{45}$$

Since \frac{35}{45} and \frac{18}{45} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{35+18}{45}$$

Add 35 and 18 to get 53.

$$\frac{53}{45}$$

Factor

$$\frac{53}{3 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 1\frac{8}{45} = 1.1777777777777778$$