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Add 2/80 and 56/25

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 2 6/25

2/80 + 56/25 is 453/200.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    56/25 = 56 × 16/25 × 16 = 896/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/400 + 896/400 = 10 + 896/400 = 906/400
  5. 906/400 simplified gives 453/200
  6. So, 2/80 + 56/25 = 453/200
    In mixed form: 253/200

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