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Add 2/10 and 10/9

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

2/10 + 10/9 is 59/45.

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,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 100/90 = 18 + 100/90 = 118/90
  5. 118/90 simplified gives 59/45
  6. So, 2/10 + 10/9 = 59/45
    In mixed form: 114/45

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