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Add 48/80 and 5/27

48/80 + 5/27 is 106/135.

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,
    48/80 = 48 × 27/80 × 27 = 1296/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/2160 + 400/2160 = 1296 + 400/2160 = 1696/2160
  5. 1696/2160 simplified gives 106/135
  6. So, 48/80 + 5/27 = 106/135

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