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Add 42/7 and 25/80

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 25/80

42/7 + 25/80 is 101/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    42/7 = 42 × 80/7 × 80 = 3360/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/560 + 175/560 = 3360 + 175/560 = 3535/560
  5. 3535/560 simplified gives 101/16
  6. So, 42/7 + 25/80 = 101/16
    In mixed form: 65/16

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