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Add 70/80 and 16/25

70/80 + 16/25 is 303/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    70/80 = 70 × 5/80 × 5 = 350/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    16/25 = 16 × 16/25 × 16 = 256/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/400 + 256/400 = 350 + 256/400 = 606/400
  5. 606/400 simplified gives 303/200
  6. So, 70/80 + 16/25 = 303/200
    In mixed form: 1103/200

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