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Add 84/28 and 80/25

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

84/28 + 80/25 is 31/5.

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,
   84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   80/25 = 80 × 28/25 × 28 = 2240/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/700 + 2240/700 = 2100 + 2240/700 = 4340/700
5. 4340/700 simplified gives 31/5
6. So, 84/28 + 80/25 = 31/5
   In mixed form: 61/5

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