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Add 18/8 and 4/10

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 4/10

18/8 + 4/10 is 53/20.

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,
    18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    4/10 = 4 × 4/10 × 4 = 16/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/40 + 16/40 = 90 + 16/40 = 106/40
  5. 106/40 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 18/8 + 4/10 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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