Question

Add 8/9 + 7/9 Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

the Answer

5/3

or

1 2/3

Answer 2

1 2/3

Explanation:

8/9 + 7/9

Since the denominators are the same, we can add terms

15/9

This is an improper fraction so we can simplify

9/9 + 6/9

1 + 2/3

1 2/3