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Add 4/8 and 12/10

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

4/8 + 12/10 is 17/10.

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,
    4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    12/10 = 12 × 4/10 × 4 = 48/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/40 + 48/40 = 20 + 48/40 = 68/40
  5. 68/40 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 4/8 + 12/10 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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