To add the fractions \(\frac{5}{9}\) and \(\frac{2}{9b}\), we need to find a common denominator. The denominators are \(9\) and \(9b\). The least common denominator (LCD) is \(9b\).
Step 2: Rewrite each fraction with the common denominator
Rewrite \(\frac{5}{9}\) with the common denominator \(9b\):
\[
\frac{5}{9} = \frac{5 \cdot b}{9 \cdot b} = \frac{5b}{9b}
\]
The second fraction \(\frac{2}{9b}\) already has the common denominator \(9b\).
Step 3: Add the fractions
Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can add them:
\[
\frac{5b}{9b} + \frac{2}{9b} = \frac{5b + 2}{9b}
\]