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Add 80/25 and 80/16

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 5 0/16

80/25 + 80/16 is 41/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 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 16 × 25 = 400,
   80/16 = 80 × 25/16 × 25 = 2000/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/400 + 2000/400 = 1280 + 2000/400 = 3280/400
5. 3280/400 simplified gives 41/5
6. So, 80/25 + 80/16 = 41/5
   In mixed form: 81/5

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