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Add 80/25 and 35/50

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 35/50

80/25 + 35/50 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   80/25 = 80 × 2/25 × 2 = 160/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/50 + 35/50 = 160 + 35/50 = 195/50
5. 195/50 simplified gives 39/10
6. So, 80/25 + 35/50 = 39/10
   In mixed form: 39/10

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