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Add 8/25 and 72/80

8/25 + 72/80 is 61/50.

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,
    72/80 = 72 × 5/80 × 5 = 360/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/400 + 360/400 = 128 + 360/400 = 488/400
  5. 488/400 simplified gives 61/50
  6. So, 8/25 + 72/80 = 61/50
    In mixed form: 111/50

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