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Add 10/4 and 10/5

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/5

10/4 + 10/5 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    10/4 = 10 × 5/4 × 5 = 50/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    10/5 = 10 × 4/5 × 4 = 40/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/20 + 40/20 = 50 + 40/20 = 90/20
  5. 90/20 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 10/4 + 10/5 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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