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Add 18/80 and 27/25

1st number: 18/80, 2nd number: 1 2/25

18/80 + 27/25 is 261/200.

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,
    18/80 = 18 × 5/80 × 5 = 90/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    27/25 = 27 × 16/25 × 16 = 432/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/400 + 432/400 = 90 + 432/400 = 522/400
  5. 522/400 simplified gives 261/200
  6. So, 18/80 + 27/25 = 261/200
    In mixed form: 161/200

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