Question

Add the following using the common denominator method. Show all of your work.

2/3 + 2/9

Answer 1

8/9

Explanation:

First we need to get both of the fractions to the same denominator.

1. 2/3 + 2/9 = 6/9 + 2/9

Next, we simply just add the fractions.

2. 6/9 + 2/9 = 8/9