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.109+107=10(9+7)Now, perform the addition of the numerators.9+7=16So, the new numerator is 16.
Write result as fraction: Write the result as a fraction. Combine the new numerator with the common denominator. 1016
Simplify fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.The fraction 1016 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.1016=(10/2)(16/2)1016=58
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