Add 10/5 and 32/9
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 3 5/9
10/5 + 32/9 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
32/9 = 32 × 5/9 × 5 = 160/45 - Add the two like fractions:
90/45 + 160/45 = 90 + 160/45 = 250/45 - 250/45 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 10/5 + 32/9 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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