Answer:
1 1/9 0r 10/9
Explanation:
the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
1
3
=
1 × 3=3
3 × 3=9
= 3/9
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
7
9
=
7 × 1=7
9 × 1=9
=7/9
Add the two fractions:
3
9
+
7
9
=
3/9+ 7/9=10/9
So, 1/3 + 7/9 = 10/9
In mixed form: 1 1/9