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Add 1/10 and 27/8

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 3 3/8

1/10 + 27/8 is 139/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    1/10 = 1 × 4/10 × 4 = 4/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/40 + 135/40 = 4 + 135/40 = 139/40
  5. So, 1/10 + 27/8 = 139/40
    In mixed form: 319/40

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