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Add 54/80 and 25/10

1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 2 5/10

54/80 + 25/10 is 127/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 10 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    25/10 = 25 × 8/10 × 8 = 200/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/80 + 200/80 = 54 + 200/80 = 254/80
  5. 254/80 simplified gives 127/40
  6. So, 54/80 + 25/10 = 127/40
    In mixed form: 37/40

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