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Add 16/27 and 54/80

16/27 + 54/80 is 1369/1080.

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,
    16/27 = 16 × 80/27 × 80 = 1280/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    54/80 = 54 × 27/80 × 27 = 1458/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/2160 + 1458/2160 = 1280 + 1458/2160 = 2738/2160
  5. 2738/2160 simplified gives 1369/1080
  6. So, 16/27 + 54/80 = 1369/1080
    In mixed form: 1289/1080

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