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Add 56/25 and 8/10

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 8/10

56/25 + 8/10 is 76/25.

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,
    56/25 = 56 × 2/25 × 2 = 112/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    8/10 = 8 × 5/10 × 5 = 40/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/50 + 40/50 = 112 + 40/50 = 152/50
  5. 152/50 simplified gives 76/25
  6. So, 56/25 + 8/10 = 76/25
    In mixed form: 31/25

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