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Add 27/24 and 16/80

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 16/80

27/24 + 16/80 is 53/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    27/24 = 27 × 10/24 × 10 = 270/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/240 + 48/240 = 270 + 48/240 = 318/240
  5. 318/240 simplified gives 53/40
  6. So, 27/24 + 16/80 = 53/40
    In mixed form: 113/40

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