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Add 20/4 and 27/80

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 27/80

20/4 + 27/80 is 427/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    20/4 = 20 × 20/4 × 20 = 400/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/80 + 27/80 = 400 + 27/80 = 427/80
  5. So, 20/4 + 27/80 = 427/80
    In mixed form: 527/80

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