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Add 30/25 and 18/80

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 18/80

30/25 + 18/80 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    30/25 = 30 × 16/25 × 16 = 480/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    18/80 = 18 × 5/80 × 5 = 90/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/400 + 90/400 = 480 + 90/400 = 570/400
  5. 570/400 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 30/25 + 18/80 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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