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Add 80/16 and 42/25

1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 1 17/25

80/16 + 42/25 is 167/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    80/16 = 80 × 25/16 × 25 = 2000/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    42/25 = 42 × 16/25 × 16 = 672/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/400 + 672/400 = 2000 + 672/400 = 2672/400
  5. 2672/400 simplified gives 167/25
  6. So, 80/16 + 42/25 = 167/25
    In mixed form: 617/25

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