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Add 27/8 and 16/80

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 16/80

27/8 + 16/80 is 143/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    27/8 = 27 × 10/8 × 10 = 270/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    16/80 = 16 × 1/80 × 1 = 16/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/80 + 16/80 = 270 + 16/80 = 286/80
  5. 286/80 simplified gives 143/40
  6. So, 27/8 + 16/80 = 143/40
    In mixed form: 323/40

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