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Add 80/10 and 18/28

1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 18/28

80/10 + 18/28 is 121/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    80/10 = 80 × 14/10 × 14 = 1120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/140 + 90/140 = 1120 + 90/140 = 1210/140
  5. 1210/140 simplified gives 121/14
  6. So, 80/10 + 18/28 = 121/14
    In mixed form: 89/14

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