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Add 20/10 and 8/9

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 8/9

20/10 + 8/9 is 26/9.

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,
    20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 80/90 = 180 + 80/90 = 260/90
  5. 260/90 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 20/10 + 8/9 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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