Add 8/10 and 10/40
8/10 + 10/40 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
8/10 = 8 × 4/10 × 4 = 32/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
10/40 = 10 × 1/40 × 1 = 10/40 - Add the two like fractions:
32/40 + 10/40 = 32 + 10/40 = 42/40 - 42/40 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 8/10 + 10/40 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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