Question

Find the sum and express the result as a mixed number in simplest form:

$\frac{2}{9}+\frac{7}{9}$

Answer 1

Finding the sum of given expression.

As the given fractions have same denominator, we can add them directly.

$\begin{array}{rcl}& \Rightarrow & \frac{2}{9}+\frac{7}{9}=\frac{2+7}{9}\\ & =& \frac{9}{9}\\ & =& 1\end{array}$

Hence, $\frac{2}{9}+\frac{7}{9}=$ $1$.