Add he fractions first, 1/9 + 4/9 which is 5/9. Now add the whole numbers which are 2 and 7, and you get 9. Your fraction will be 9 5/9 and this number cannot be simplified anymore.
The answer to the problem would be 5/7. Hope this helps.
He pays $86.70 for the carpet. 8 time 10.2 equals 81.6.
10.2 divided by 2 equals 5.1. you will use 5.1 later.
81.6 + 5.1 = 86.7
