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Add 80/28 and 12/25

1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 12/25

80/28 + 12/25 is 584/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    80/28 = 80 × 25/28 × 25 = 2000/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    12/25 = 12 × 28/25 × 28 = 336/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/700 + 336/700 = 2000 + 336/700 = 2336/700
  5. 2336/700 simplified gives 584/175
  6. So, 80/28 + 12/25 = 584/175
    In mixed form: 359/175

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