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Add 40/3 and 25/80

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 25/80

40/3 + 25/80 is 655/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    40/3 = 40 × 80/3 × 80 = 3200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/240 + 75/240 = 3200 + 75/240 = 3275/240
  5. 3275/240 simplified gives 655/48
  6. So, 40/3 + 25/80 = 655/48
    In mixed form: 1331/48

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