Add 8/25 and 3/80
8/25 + 3/80 is 143/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
3/80 = 3 × 5/80 × 5 = 15/400 - Add the two like fractions:
128/400 + 15/400 = 128 + 15/400 = 143/400 - So, 8/25 + 3/80 = 143/400
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