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Add 36/80 and 40/27

1st number: 36/80, 2nd number: 1 13/27

36/80 + 40/27 is 1043/540.

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,
    36/80 = 36 × 27/80 × 27 = 972/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    40/27 = 40 × 80/27 × 80 = 3200/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/2160 + 3200/2160 = 972 + 3200/2160 = 4172/2160
  5. 4172/2160 simplified gives 1043/540
  6. So, 36/80 + 40/27 = 1043/540
    In mixed form: 1503/540

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