Add 10/2 and 4/5
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 4/5
102 + 45 is 295.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
102 = 10 × 52 × 5 = 5010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
45 = 4 × 25 × 2 = 810 - Add the two fractions:
5010 + 810 = 50 + 810 = 5810 - 58/10 simplified gives 295
- So, 10/2 + 4/5 = 29/5
In mixed form: 545
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