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Add 80/4 and 18/75

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 18/75

80/4 + 18/75 is 506/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    80/4 = 80 × 75/4 × 75 = 6000/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6000/300 + 72/300 = 6000 + 72/300 = 6072/300
  5. 6072/300 simplified gives 506/25
  6. So, 80/4 + 18/75 = 506/25
    In mixed form: 206/25

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