Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both fractions have the same denominator, which is 10. This means we can add the numerators directly.
Add numerators: Add the numerators.107+101=10(7+1)Perform the addition of the numerators.7+1=8So the new numerator is 8.
Write result as fraction: Write the result as a fraction. 107+101=108
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.In this case, the fraction 108 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.108=(10÷2)(8÷2)108=54
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