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Add 27/14 and 40/80

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 40/80

27/14 + 40/80 is 17/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    27/14 = 27 × 40/14 × 40 = 1080/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/560 + 280/560 = 1080 + 280/560 = 1360/560
  5. 1360/560 simplified gives 17/7
  6. So, 27/14 + 40/80 = 17/7
    In mixed form: 23/7

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