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Add 9/25 and 60/80

9/25 + 60/80 is 111/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    9/25 = 9 × 16/25 × 16 = 144/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    60/80 = 60 × 5/80 × 5 = 300/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/400 + 300/400 = 144 + 300/400 = 444/400
  5. 444/400 simplified gives 111/100
  6. So, 9/25 + 60/80 = 111/100
    In mixed form: 111/100

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