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Add 42/9 and 25/80

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 25/80

42/9 + 25/80 is 239/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    42/9 = 42 × 80/9 × 80 = 3360/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/720 + 225/720 = 3360 + 225/720 = 3585/720
  5. 3585/720 simplified gives 239/48
  6. So, 42/9 + 25/80 = 239/48
    In mixed form: 447/48

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