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Add 90/10 and 28/18

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1 10/18

90/10 + 28/18 is 95/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/90 + 140/90 = 810 + 140/90 = 950/90
  5. 950/90 simplified gives 95/9
  6. So, 90/10 + 28/18 = 95/9
    In mixed form: 105/9

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