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Add 25/80 and 90/50

1^st number: 25/80, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

25/80 + 90/50 is 169/80.

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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,
   90/50 = 90 × 8/50 × 8 = 720/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/400 + 720/400 = 125 + 720/400 = 845/400
5. 845/400 simplified gives 169/80
6. So, 25/80 + 90/50 = 169/80
   In mixed form: 29/80

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