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Add 40/25 and 6/80

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 6/80

40/25 + 6/80 is 67/40.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 16/25 × 16 = 640/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    6/80 = 6 × 5/80 × 5 = 30/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/400 + 30/400 = 640 + 30/400 = 670/400
  5. 670/400 simplified gives 67/40
  6. So, 40/25 + 6/80 = 67/40
    In mixed form: 127/40

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