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Add 3/80 and 5/27

3/80 + 5/27 is 481/2160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/2160 + 400/2160 = 81 + 400/2160 = 481/2160
  5. So, 3/80 + 5/27 = 481/2160

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