Add 2/10 and 12/9
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 3/9
2/10 + 12/9 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 120/90 = 18 + 120/90 = 138/90 - 138/90 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 2/10 + 12/9 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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