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Add 80/36 and 1/25

1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 1/25

80/36 + 1/25 is 509/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    80/36 = 80 × 25/36 × 25 = 2000/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    1/25 = 1 × 36/25 × 36 = 36/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/900 + 36/900 = 2000 + 36/900 = 2036/900
  5. 2036/900 simplified gives 509/225
  6. So, 80/36 + 1/25 = 509/225
    In mixed form: 259/225

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