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Add 25/14 and 75/80

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 75/80

25/14 + 75/80 is 305/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    25/14 = 25 × 40/14 × 40 = 1000/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/560 + 525/560 = 1000 + 525/560 = 1525/560
  5. 1525/560 simplified gives 305/112
  6. So, 25/14 + 75/80 = 305/112
    In mixed form: 281/112

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