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Add 27/2 and 30/80

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 30/80

27/2 + 30/80 is 111/8.

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,
    27/2 = 27 × 40/2 × 40 = 1080/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/80 + 30/80 = 1080 + 30/80 = 1110/80
  5. 1110/80 simplified gives 111/8
  6. So, 27/2 + 30/80 = 111/8
    In mixed form: 137/8

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