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Add 3/80 and 60/27

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 2 6/27

3/80 + 60/27 is 1627/720.

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,
    60/27 = 60 × 80/27 × 80 = 4800/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/2160 + 4800/2160 = 81 + 4800/2160 = 4881/2160
  5. 4881/2160 simplified gives 1627/720
  6. So, 3/80 + 60/27 = 1627/720
    In mixed form: 2187/720

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