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Add 10/8 and 54/80

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 54/80

10/8 + 54/80 is 77/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    10/8 = 10 × 10/8 × 10 = 100/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/80 + 54/80 = 100 + 54/80 = 154/80
  5. 154/80 simplified gives 77/40
  6. So, 10/8 + 54/80 = 77/40
    In mixed form: 137/40

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