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Add 25/75 and 27/80

25/75 + 27/80 is 161/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   25/75 = 25 × 16/75 × 16 = 400/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   27/80 = 27 × 15/80 × 15 = 405/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/1200 + 405/1200 = 400 + 405/1200 = 805/1200
5. 805/1200 simplified gives 161/240
6. So, 25/75 + 27/80 = 161/240

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