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Add 80/36 and 42/25

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

80/36 + 42/25 is 878/225.

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,
   42/25 = 42 × 36/25 × 36 = 1512/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/900 + 1512/900 = 2000 + 1512/900 = 3512/900
5. 3512/900 simplified gives 878/225
6. So, 80/36 + 42/25 = 878/225
   In mixed form: 3203/225

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