Add 10/2 and 5/9
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 5/9
102 + 59 is 509.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
102 = 10 × 92 × 9 = 9018 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
59 = 5 × 29 × 2 = 1018 - Add the two fractions:
9018 + 1018 = 90 + 1018 = 10018 - 100/18 simplified gives 509
- So, 10/2 + 5/9 = 50/9
In mixed form: 559
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