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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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