To add fractions it is necessary to find a common denominator.
Add 5/8 + 1/10
Convert to a common denominator. 5/8 becomes 50/80. 1/10 becomes 8/80
Now it is possible to add the fractions. (50 + 8)/80 = 58/80 = 29/40
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They have to have a common denominator
Yes you make same denominator
If the denominators are different, find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible. If the denominators are the same, skip the conversion, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible.
When adding or subtracting fractions first make sure that the denominators are the same if they aren't then find the lowest common denominator and alter the fractions accordingly
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