Add 5/6 and 9/10
56 + 910 is 2615.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
56 = 5 × 56 × 5 = 2530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
910 = 9 × 310 × 3 = 2730 - Add the two like fractions:
2530 + 2730 = 25 + 2730 = 5230 - 52/30 simplified gives 2615
- So, 5/6 + 9/10 = 26/15
In mixed form: 11115
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