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Add 10/9 and 6/10

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 6/10

10/9 + 6/10 is 77/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/90 + 54/90 = 100 + 54/90 = 154/90
  5. 154/90 simplified gives 77/45
  6. So, 10/9 + 6/10 = 77/45
    In mixed form: 132/45

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