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Add 72/80 and 6/25

72/80 + 6/25 is 57/50.

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,
    72/80 = 72 × 5/80 × 5 = 360/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    6/25 = 6 × 16/25 × 16 = 96/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/400 + 96/400 = 360 + 96/400 = 456/400
  5. 456/400 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 72/80 + 6/25 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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