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Add 5/45 and 27/80

5/45 + 27/80 is 323/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/720 + 243/720 = 80 + 243/720 = 323/720
  5. So, 5/45 + 27/80 = 323/720

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