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Add 6/9 and 50/10

1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 5 0/10

6/9 + 50/10 is 17/3.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 450/90 = 60 + 450/90 = 510/90
  5. 510/90 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 6/9 + 50/10 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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