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Add 30/25 and 60/80

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 60/80

30/25 + 60/80 is 39/20.

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,
   60/80 = 60 × 5/80 × 5 = 300/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/400 + 300/400 = 480 + 300/400 = 780/400
5. 780/400 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 30/25 + 60/80 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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