Add 10/2 and 9/5
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1 4/5
102 + 95 is 345.
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,
95 = 9 × 25 × 2 = 1810 - Add the two fractions:
5010 + 1810 = 50 + 1810 = 6810 - 68/10 simplified gives 345
- So, 10/2 + 9/5 = 34/5
In mixed form: 645
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