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Add 10/2 and 21/9

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 3/9

10/2 + 21/9 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    10/2 = 10 × 9/2 × 9 = 90/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    21/9 = 21 × 2/9 × 2 = 42/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/18 + 42/18 = 90 + 42/18 = 132/18
  5. 132/18 simplified gives 22/3
  6. So, 10/2 + 21/9 = 22/3
    In mixed form: 71/3

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