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Add 16/80 and 42/27

1st number: 16/80, 2nd number: 1 15/27

16/80 + 42/27 is 79/45.

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,
    42/27 = 42 × 80/27 × 80 = 3360/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/2160 + 3360/2160 = 432 + 3360/2160 = 3792/2160
  5. 3792/2160 simplified gives 79/45
  6. So, 16/80 + 42/27 = 79/45
    In mixed form: 134/45

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