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Add 5/9 and 5/10

5/9 + 5/10 is 19/18.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/90 + 45/90 = 50 + 45/90 = 95/90
  5. 95/90 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 5/9 + 5/10 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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