Add 2/8 and 7/10
2/8 + 7/10 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
7/10 = 7 × 4/10 × 4 = 28/40 - Add the two like fractions:
10/40 + 28/40 = 10 + 28/40 = 38/40 - 38/40 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 2/8 + 7/10 = 19/20
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