Question

John bought $\frac{7}{9}$ kg of salt from one shop and $\frac{1}{9}$ kg of salt from the other shop. How much salt did he buy in all (in kg)?

• A. $\frac{8}{9}$
• B. $\frac{6}{9}$
• C. $\frac{1}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{8}{9}$

Concept Used: To add like fractions, Simply add the numerators and put over the same denominator.

Salt bought from one shop $=\frac{7}{9}$ kg
Salt bought from the other shop $=\frac{1}{9}$ kg
Total quantity of salt $=\frac{7}{9}+\frac{1}{9}$
$=\frac{7+1}{9}$
$=\frac{8}{9}\text{kg}$
So, John bought total $\frac{8}{9}$ kg of salt.