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Add 16/80 and 1/27

16/80 + 1/27 is 32/135.

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,
    16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    1/27 = 1 × 80/27 × 80 = 80/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/2160 + 80/2160 = 432 + 80/2160 = 512/2160
  5. 512/2160 simplified gives 32/135
  6. So, 16/80 + 1/27 = 32/135

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