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Add 5/75 and 27/80

5/75 + 27/80 is 97/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    27/80 = 27 × 15/80 × 15 = 405/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/1200 + 405/1200 = 80 + 405/1200 = 485/1200
  5. 485/1200 simplified gives 97/240
  6. So, 5/75 + 27/80 = 97/240

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