Question

What is 4/9 + 1 1/5 =

Answer 1

2 29/45 or 119/45

Explanation:

First, find a common denominator. I chose 45 (9x5) Multiply the numerator by what you multiplied the denominator by (4x5=20|9x5=45\11x9=99| 5x9=45)

Add the numerator next ( 20+99=119). Converted to a mixed number is 2 29/45

Answer 2

74/45

Explanation:

First convert 1 1/5 to an improper fraction (6/5)

Then you are going to need to look for a least common denominator between 6/5 and 4/9

The least common multiple between 5 and 9 is 45

Now you need to get the denominator of each fraction to 45 so that you can add them

To get 6/5 to have a denominator of 45, you will need to multiply the denominator (5) by 9. REMEMBER- whatever you do to the bottom you must also do to the top

If you multiply the 5 by 9, you must also multiply the 6 at the top by 9

So now you have 54/45 for the second fraction

To get the first fraction with a denominator of 45 you must multiply everything by 5 (20/45)

Now you can simply add straight across (54+20=74)

Remember to keep the denominator the same and you should end up with 74/45 (This cannot be simplified)