Add 5/10 and 1/90
5/10 + 1/90 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 1/90 = 45 + 1/90 = 46/90 - 46/90 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 5/10 + 1/90 = 23/45
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