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Add 80/10 and 42/16

1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 2 10/16

80/10 + 42/16 is 85/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    80/10 = 80 × 8/10 × 8 = 640/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    42/16 = 42 × 5/16 × 5 = 210/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/80 + 210/80 = 640 + 210/80 = 850/80
  5. 850/80 simplified gives 85/8
  6. So, 80/10 + 42/16 = 85/8
    In mixed form: 105/8

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