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Add 1/10 and 9/4

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 2 1/4

1/10 + 9/4 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 4 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    1/10 = 1 × 2/10 × 2 = 2/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    9/4 = 9 × 5/4 × 5 = 45/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/20 + 45/20 = 2 + 45/20 = 47/20
  5. So, 1/10 + 9/4 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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