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Add 8/25 and 2/80

8/25 + 2/80 is 69/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/400 + 10/400 = 128 + 10/400 = 138/400
  5. 138/400 simplified gives 69/200
  6. So, 8/25 + 2/80 = 69/200

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