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Add 27/80 and 5/3

1st number: 27/80, 2nd number: 1 2/3

27/80 + 5/3 is 481/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 3 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    5/3 = 5 × 80/3 × 80 = 400/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/240 + 400/240 = 81 + 400/240 = 481/240
  5. So, 27/80 + 5/3 = 481/240
    In mixed form: 21/240

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