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Add 27/49 and 10/80

27/49 + 10/80 is 265/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    27/49 = 27 × 80/49 × 80 = 2160/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    10/80 = 10 × 49/80 × 49 = 490/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/3920 + 490/3920 = 2160 + 490/3920 = 2650/3920
  5. 2650/3920 simplified gives 265/392
  6. So, 27/49 + 10/80 = 265/392

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