the LCM is 18
Multiplying numerators and denominators to get the LCD in all fraction denominators=8×2/9×2+5×3/6×3
Then rewriting the equation with the equivalent fractions=16/18+15/18
With like denominators we can operate on just the numerators=16+15/18
=31/18
Simplifying the answer
=31/18
=1 13/18