Add 49/9 and 5/10, Solve 5 4/9 + 5/10 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 5/10

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 5/10

49/9 + 5/10 is 107/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90
Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 45/90 = 490 + 45/90 = 535/90
535/90 simplified gives 107/18
So, 49/9 + 5/10 = 107/18
In mixed form: 517/18

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