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Add 27/80 and 8/30

27/80 + 8/30 is 29/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/240 + 64/240 = 81 + 64/240 = 145/240
  5. 145/240 simplified gives 29/48
  6. So, 27/80 + 8/30 = 29/48

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