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Add 25/10 and 50/80

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 50/80

25/10 + 50/80 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   25/10 = 25 × 8/10 × 8 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/80 + 50/80 = 200 + 50/80 = 250/80
5. 250/80 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 25/10 + 50/80 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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