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Add 5/25 and 56/80

5/25 + 56/80 is 9/10.

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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,
   5/25 = 5 × 16/25 × 16 = 80/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   56/80 = 56 × 5/80 × 5 = 280/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/400 + 280/400 = 80 + 280/400 = 360/400
5. 360/400 simplified gives 9/10
6. So, 5/25 + 56/80 = 9/10

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