Solve 4/9+8/5=

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

Evaluate

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

Solution Steps

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

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

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

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

Add 20 and 72 to get 92.

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

Factor

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