Answer:
Explanation:
2 /9 + 2 /3 = 8 /9
Result in decimals: 0.88888888888889
Calculation steps:
2 /9 + 2 /3 = 2 /9
+
2 × 3
3 × 3
=
2
9
+
6
9
=
2 + 6
9
=
8
9
Further explanation
For the problem:
2
9
+
2
3
= ?
The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 9 and 3 is 9. Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by whatever value will result in the denominator of each fraction being equal to the LCM:
2
9
+
2
3
=
2
9
+
2 × 3
3 × 3
=
2
9
+
6
9
Now that the fractions have like denominators, add the numerators:
2
9
+
6
9
=
2 + 6
9
=
8
9
The result is:
2
9
+
2
3
=
8
9