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Add 1/27 and 90/80

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 10/80

1/27 + 90/80 is 251/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    1/27 = 1 × 80/27 × 80 = 80/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    90/80 = 90 × 27/80 × 27 = 2430/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/2160 + 2430/2160 = 80 + 2430/2160 = 2510/2160
  5. 2510/2160 simplified gives 251/216
  6. So, 1/27 + 90/80 = 251/216
    In mixed form: 135/216

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