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Add 14/80 and 8/25

14/80 + 8/25 is 99/200.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/400 + 128/400 = 70 + 128/400 = 198/400
  5. 198/400 simplified gives 99/200
  6. So, 14/80 + 8/25 = 99/200

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