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Add 32/25 and 20/80

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 20/80

32/25 + 20/80 is 153/100.

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,
    32/25 = 32 × 16/25 × 16 = 512/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    20/80 = 20 × 5/80 × 5 = 100/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/400 + 100/400 = 512 + 100/400 = 612/400
  5. 612/400 simplified gives 153/100
  6. So, 32/25 + 20/80 = 153/100
    In mixed form: 153/100

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