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Add 30/80 and 32/27

1st number: 30/80, 2nd number: 1 5/27

30/80 + 32/27 is 337/216.

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,
    30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    32/27 = 32 × 80/27 × 80 = 2560/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/2160 + 2560/2160 = 810 + 2560/2160 = 3370/2160
  5. 3370/2160 simplified gives 337/216
  6. So, 30/80 + 32/27 = 337/216
    In mixed form: 1121/216

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