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Add 2/8 and 8/10

2/8 + 8/10 is 21/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   8/10 = 8 × 4/10 × 4 = 32/40
4. Add the two fractions:
   10/40 + 32/40 = 10 + 32/40 = 42/40
5. 42/40 simplified gives 21/20
6. So, 2/8 + 8/10 = 21/20
   In mixed form: 11/20

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