Answer :
[tex] \frac{1}{5}~+~ \frac{2}{9} [/tex]
Find the same denominators
[tex] \frac{9}{45}~+~ \frac{10}{45} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{9~+~10}{45} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{19}{45} [/tex]
Answer = [tex] \frac{19}{45} [/tex]
Find the same denominators
[tex] \frac{9}{45}~+~ \frac{10}{45} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{9~+~10}{45} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{19}{45} [/tex]
Answer = [tex] \frac{19}{45} [/tex]
The answer is 19/45 because you have to make them the same denominator. The denominator would be 45 and so you would have to multiply 1/5 by 9 and you get 9/45 and then you multiply 2/9 by 5 and you get 10/45 and then you add those up and you get your answer.