Add 2/10 and 56/9
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 6 2/9
2/10 + 56/9 is 289/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 560/90 = 18 + 560/90 = 578/90 - 578/90 simplified gives 289/45
- So, 2/10 + 56/9 = 289/45
In mixed form: 619/45
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