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Add 10/90 and 2/10

10/90 + 2/10 is 14/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 18/90 = 10 + 18/90 = 28/90
  5. 28/90 simplified gives 14/45
  6. So, 10/90 + 2/10 = 14/45

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