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Add 2/10 and 16/9

1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 7/9

2/10 + 16/9 is 89/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 160/90 = 18 + 160/90 = 178/90
  5. 178/90 simplified gives 89/45
  6. So, 2/10 + 16/9 = 89/45
    In mixed form: 144/45

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