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Add 75/80 and 6/25

75/80 + 6/25 is 471/400.

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,
    75/80 = 75 × 5/80 × 5 = 375/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    6/25 = 6 × 16/25 × 16 = 96/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/400 + 96/400 = 375 + 96/400 = 471/400
  5. So, 75/80 + 6/25 = 471/400
    In mixed form: 171/400

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