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Add 75/8 and 7/10

1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 7/10

75/8 + 7/10 is 403/40.

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,
    75/8 = 75 × 5/8 × 5 = 375/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    7/10 = 7 × 4/10 × 4 = 28/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/40 + 28/40 = 375 + 28/40 = 403/40
  5. So, 75/8 + 7/10 = 403/40
    In mixed form: 103/40

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