Add 25/7 and 5/80, Solve 3 4/7 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 5/80

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 5/80

25/7 + 5/80 is 407/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
25/7 = 25 × 80/7 × 80 = 2000/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
Add the two like fractions:
2000/560 + 35/560 = 2000 + 35/560 = 2035/560
2035/560 simplified gives 407/112
So, 25/7 + 5/80 = 407/112
In mixed form: 371/112

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