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Add 12/10 and 7/8

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 7/8

12/10 + 7/8 is 83/40.

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,
    12/10 = 12 × 4/10 × 4 = 48/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/40 + 35/40 = 48 + 35/40 = 83/40
  5. So, 12/10 + 7/8 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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