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Add 16/10 and 5/9

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5/9

16/10 + 5/9 is 97/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/90 + 50/90 = 144 + 50/90 = 194/90
  5. 194/90 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 16/10 + 5/9 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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