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Add 10/45 and 90/10

1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 9 0/10

10/45 + 90/10 is 83/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/90 + 810/90 = 20 + 810/90 = 830/90
  5. 830/90 simplified gives 83/9
  6. So, 10/45 + 90/10 = 83/9
    In mixed form: 92/9

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