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Add 4/25 and 2/80

4/25 + 2/80 is 37/200.

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,
    4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/400 + 10/400 = 64 + 10/400 = 74/400
  5. 74/400 simplified gives 37/200
  6. So, 4/25 + 2/80 = 37/200

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