the LCM is 18
Multiplying numerators and denominators to get the LCD in all fraction denominators=8×2/9×2+5×3/6×3 Then rewriting the equation with the equivalent fractions=16/18+15/18 With like denominators we can operate on just the numerators=16+15/18 =31/18 Simplifying the answer
=31/18 =1 13/18