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Add 24/25 and 8/10

24/25 + 8/10 is 44/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    24/25 = 24 × 2/25 × 2 = 48/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    8/10 = 8 × 5/10 × 5 = 40/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/50 + 40/50 = 48 + 40/50 = 88/50
  5. 88/50 simplified gives 44/25
  6. So, 24/25 + 8/10 = 44/25
    In mixed form: 119/25

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