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Add 80/10 and 21/18

1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 1 3/18

80/10 + 21/18 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    80/10 = 80 × 9/10 × 9 = 720/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/90 + 105/90 = 720 + 105/90 = 825/90
  5. 825/90 simplified gives 55/6
  6. So, 80/10 + 21/18 = 55/6
    In mixed form: 91/6

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