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Add 3/4 and 9/10

3/4 + 9/10 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 10 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    3/4 = 3 × 5/4 × 5 = 15/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    9/10 = 9 × 2/10 × 2 = 18/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/20 + 18/20 = 15 + 18/20 = 33/20
  5. So, 3/4 + 9/10 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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