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Add 25/80 and 50/72

25/80 + 50/72 is 145/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 72 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    50/72 = 50 × 10/72 × 10 = 500/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/720 + 500/720 = 225 + 500/720 = 725/720
  5. 725/720 simplified gives 145/144
  6. So, 25/80 + 50/72 = 145/144
    In mixed form: 11/144

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