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Add 80/25 and 12/80

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 12/80

80/25 + 12/80 is 67/20.

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,
    80/25 = 80 × 16/25 × 16 = 1280/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    12/80 = 12 × 5/80 × 5 = 60/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/400 + 60/400 = 1280 + 60/400 = 1340/400
  5. 1340/400 simplified gives 67/20
  6. So, 80/25 + 12/80 = 67/20
    In mixed form: 37/20

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