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Add 9/8 and 5/10

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/10

9/8 + 5/10 is 13/8.

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,
    9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    5/10 = 5 × 4/10 × 4 = 20/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/40 + 20/40 = 45 + 20/40 = 65/40
  5. 65/40 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 9/8 + 5/10 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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