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Add 56/9 and 18/10

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 8/10

56/9 + 18/10 is 361/45.

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,
    56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/90 + 162/90 = 560 + 162/90 = 722/90
  5. 722/90 simplified gives 361/45
  6. So, 56/9 + 18/10 = 361/45
    In mixed form: 81/45

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