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Add 15/25 and 8/20

15/25 + 8/20 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/100 + 40/100 = 60 + 40/100 = 100/100
5. 100/100 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 15/25 + 8/20 = 1/1

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