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Add 27/9 and 50/80

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 50/80

27/9 + 50/80 is 29/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
   27/9 = 27 × 80/9 × 80 = 2160/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/720 + 450/720 = 2160 + 450/720 = 2610/720
5. 2610/720 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 27/9 + 50/80 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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