Solve 8/5+4/9=

$$\frac { 8 } { 5 } + \frac { 4 } { 9 } =$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{92}{45}\approx 2.044444444$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 5 and 9 is 45. Convert \frac{8}{5} and \frac{4}{9} to fractions with denominator 45.

$$\frac{72}{45}+\frac{20}{45}$$

Since \frac{72}{45} and \frac{20}{45} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{72+20}{45}$$

Add 72 and 20 to get 92.

$$\frac{92}{45}$$

Factor

$$\frac{2 ^ {2} \cdot 23}{3 ^ {2} \cdot 5} = 2\frac{2}{45} = 2.0444444444444443$$