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Add 5/9 and 10/6

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 4/6

5/9 + 10/6 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    10/6 = 10 × 3/6 × 3 = 30/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/18 + 30/18 = 10 + 30/18 = 40/18
  5. 40/18 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 5/9 + 10/6 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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