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Add 7/8 and 2/10

7/8 + 2/10 is 43/40.

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,
    7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    2/10 = 2 × 4/10 × 4 = 8/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/40 + 8/40 = 35 + 8/40 = 43/40
  5. So, 7/8 + 2/10 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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