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Add 80/25 and 80/48

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 32/48

80/25 + 80/48 is 73/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   80/25 = 80 × 48/25 × 48 = 3840/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   80/48 = 80 × 25/48 × 25 = 2000/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/1200 + 2000/1200 = 3840 + 2000/1200 = 5840/1200
5. 5840/1200 simplified gives 73/15
6. So, 80/25 + 80/48 = 73/15
   In mixed form: 413/15

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