Perform the indicated operation 5/4 + 7/9

In order to add fractions you must have common denominators so you need to multiply 5/4 by 9 and 7/9 by 4

the new fractions will be 45/36 + 28/36

now you add the numerators but do not add the denominator

the answer should be 73/36

5/4 = 1.2

7/9 =.77 or rounded to. 8

1.2+.8 = 2