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Add 25/18 and 24/80

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 24/80

25/18 + 24/80 is 76/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    25/18 = 25 × 40/18 × 40 = 1000/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/720 + 216/720 = 1000 + 216/720 = 1216/720
  5. 1216/720 simplified gives 76/45
  6. So, 25/18 + 24/80 = 76/45
    In mixed form: 131/45

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