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Add 3/27 and 75/80

3/27 + 75/80 is 151/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    3/27 = 3 × 80/27 × 80 = 240/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    75/80 = 75 × 27/80 × 27 = 2025/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/2160 + 2025/2160 = 240 + 2025/2160 = 2265/2160
  5. 2265/2160 simplified gives 151/144
  6. So, 3/27 + 75/80 = 151/144
    In mixed form: 17/144

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