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Add 8/25 and 6/80

8/25 + 6/80 is 79/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    6/80 = 6 × 5/80 × 5 = 30/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/400 + 30/400 = 128 + 30/400 = 158/400
  5. 158/400 simplified gives 79/200
  6. So, 8/25 + 6/80 = 79/200

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