Q56. - Algebra 1

Question

Evaluate each expression.

$\frac{3}{5}+\frac{4}{9}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The required value of the expression is $\frac{47}{45}$.

Step 1. Make the denominator the same.

$\frac{3}{5}+\frac{4}{9}=\frac{3\times 9}{5\times 9}+\frac{4\times 5}{9\times 5}$

Step 2. Multiply the numbers.

$\frac{3}{5}+\frac{4}{9}=\frac{27}{45}+\frac{20}{45}$

Step 3. Add the top numbers and put the answer over the same denominator.

$\frac{3}{5}+\frac{4}{9}=\frac{47}{45}$