Add 5/10 and 6/9
5/10 + 6/9 is 7/6.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 60/90 = 45 + 60/90 = 105/90 - 105/90 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 5/10 + 6/9 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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