Question

5/9+8/9 can someone please help me with this math question? All I know is that you have to add the fractions, Express the sum as a proper fraction or a mixed number.

Answer 1

13/9

Explanation:

Given

5/9 + 8/9

Both fractions have the same denominator.

Therefore, pick one of the denominator and add the numerators

5/9 + 8/9

= (5+8) / 9

= 13/9

5/9 + 8/9 = 13/9