Add 9/10 and 5/6
9/10 + 5/6 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
27/30 + 25/30 = 27 + 25/30 = 52/30 - 52/30 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 9/10 + 5/6 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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