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Add 2/5 and 10/9

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

2/5 + 10/9 is 68/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    10/9 = 10 × 5/9 × 5 = 50/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/45 + 50/45 = 18 + 50/45 = 68/45
  5. So, 2/5 + 10/9 = 68/45
    In mixed form: 123/45

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