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Add 25/2 and 15/80

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 15/80

25/2 + 15/80 is 203/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    25/2 = 25 × 40/2 × 40 = 1000/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/80 + 15/80 = 1000 + 15/80 = 1015/80
  5. 1015/80 simplified gives 203/16
  6. So, 25/2 + 15/80 = 203/16
    In mixed form: 1211/16

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