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Add 27/5 and 75/80

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 75/80

27/5 + 75/80 is 507/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   27/5 = 27 × 16/5 × 16 = 432/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   75/80 = 75 × 1/80 × 1 = 75/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/80 + 75/80 = 432 + 75/80 = 507/80
5. So, 27/5 + 75/80 = 507/80
   In mixed form: 627/80

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