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Add 1/8 and 20/10

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 2 0/10

1/8 + 20/10 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    1/8 = 1 × 5/8 × 5 = 5/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    20/10 = 20 × 4/10 × 4 = 80/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/40 + 80/40 = 5 + 80/40 = 85/40
  5. 85/40 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 1/8 + 20/10 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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