Add 8/10 and 21/25
8/10 + 21/25 is 41/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
8/10 = 8 × 5/10 × 5 = 40/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
21/25 = 21 × 2/25 × 2 = 42/50 - Add the two like fractions:
40/50 + 42/50 = 40 + 42/50 = 82/50 - 82/50 simplified gives 41/25
- So, 8/10 + 21/25 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25
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