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Add 35/9 and 2/10

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2/10

35/9 + 2/10 is 184/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/90 + 18/90 = 350 + 18/90 = 368/90
  5. 368/90 simplified gives 184/45
  6. So, 35/9 + 2/10 = 184/45
    In mixed form: 44/45

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