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Add 75/3 and 18/80

1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 18/80

75/3 + 18/80 is 1009/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    75/3 = 75 × 80/3 × 80 = 6000/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6000/240 + 54/240 = 6000 + 54/240 = 6054/240
  5. 6054/240 simplified gives 1009/40
  6. So, 75/3 + 18/80 = 1009/40
    In mixed form: 259/40

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