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Add 80/25 and 10/64

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 10/64

80/25 + 10/64 is 537/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    80/25 = 80 × 64/25 × 64 = 5120/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    10/64 = 10 × 25/64 × 25 = 250/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5120/1600 + 250/1600 = 5120 + 250/1600 = 5370/1600
  5. 5370/1600 simplified gives 537/160
  6. So, 80/25 + 10/64 = 537/160
    In mixed form: 357/160

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