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Add 12/25 and 20/80

12/25 + 20/80 is 73/100.

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,
    12/25 = 12 × 16/25 × 16 = 192/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    20/80 = 20 × 5/80 × 5 = 100/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/400 + 100/400 = 192 + 100/400 = 292/400
  5. 292/400 simplified gives 73/100
  6. So, 12/25 + 20/80 = 73/100

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