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Add 14/80 and 40/25

1st number: 14/80, 2nd number: 1 15/25

14/80 + 40/25 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    14/80 = 14 × 5/80 × 5 = 70/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    40/25 = 40 × 16/25 × 16 = 640/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/400 + 640/400 = 70 + 640/400 = 710/400
  5. 710/400 simplified gives 71/40
  6. So, 14/80 + 40/25 = 71/40
    In mixed form: 131/40

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