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Add 27/35 and 8/80

27/35 + 8/80 is 61/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    27/35 = 27 × 16/35 × 16 = 432/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/560 + 56/560 = 432 + 56/560 = 488/560
  5. 488/560 simplified gives 61/70
  6. So, 27/35 + 8/80 = 61/70

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