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Add 10/5 and 7/90

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 7/90

10/5 + 7/90 is 187/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 7/90 = 180 + 7/90 = 187/90
  5. So, 10/5 + 7/90 = 187/90
    In mixed form: 27/90

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