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Add 25/80 and 30/50

25/80 + 30/50 is 73/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    25/80 = 25 × 5/80 × 5 = 125/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/400 + 240/400 = 125 + 240/400 = 365/400
  5. 365/400 simplified gives 73/80
  6. So, 25/80 + 30/50 = 73/80

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