What is 78/10 + 1/10?
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Let's add
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Step 1Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 78 + 1 = 79 Answer:
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Step 2Now, do we need to simplify this fraction? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 3... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 5... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 7... Nope! So now we try the next greatest prime number, 11... No good. 11 is larger than 10. So we're done reducing. There you have it! Here's the final answer to 78/10 + 1/10
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