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Add 15/80 and 48/27

1st number: 15/80, 2nd number: 1 21/27

15/80 + 48/27 is 283/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    15/80 = 15 × 27/80 × 27 = 405/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    48/27 = 48 × 80/27 × 80 = 3840/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/2160 + 3840/2160 = 405 + 3840/2160 = 4245/2160
  5. 4245/2160 simplified gives 283/144
  6. So, 15/80 + 48/27 = 283/144
    In mixed form: 1139/144

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