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Add 20/2 and 27/80

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 27/80

20/2 + 27/80 is 827/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    20/2 = 20 × 40/2 × 40 = 800/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/80 + 27/80 = 800 + 27/80 = 827/80
  5. So, 20/2 + 27/80 = 827/80
    In mixed form: 1027/80

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