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Add 80/25 and 15/49

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 15/49

80/25 + 15/49 is 859/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    80/25 = 80 × 49/25 × 49 = 3920/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    15/49 = 15 × 25/49 × 25 = 375/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/1225 + 375/1225 = 3920 + 375/1225 = 4295/1225
  5. 4295/1225 simplified gives 859/245
  6. So, 80/25 + 15/49 = 859/245
    In mixed form: 3124/245

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