Add 10/2 and 84/90
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 84/90
10/2 + 84/90 is 89/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
10/2 = 10 × 45/2 × 45 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 84/90 = 450 + 84/90 = 534/90 - 534/90 simplified gives 89/15
- So, 10/2 + 84/90 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15
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