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Add 25/80 and 70/75

25/80 + 70/75 is 299/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    25/80 = 25 × 15/80 × 15 = 375/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1200 + 1120/1200 = 375 + 1120/1200 = 1495/1200
  5. 1495/1200 simplified gives 299/240
  6. So, 25/80 + 70/75 = 299/240
    In mixed form: 159/240

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