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Add 4/80 and 25/70

4/80 + 25/70 is 57/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    25/70 = 25 × 8/70 × 8 = 200/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/560 + 200/560 = 28 + 200/560 = 228/560
  5. 228/560 simplified gives 57/140
  6. So, 4/80 + 25/70 = 57/140

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