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Add 10/5 and 16/9

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/9

10/5 + 16/9 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/45 + 80/45 = 90 + 80/45 = 170/45
  5. 170/45 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 10/5 + 16/9 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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