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Add 5/80 and 35/27

1st number: 5/80, 2nd number: 1 8/27

5/80 + 35/27 is 587/432.

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,
    5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2160 + 2800/2160 = 135 + 2800/2160 = 2935/2160
  5. 2935/2160 simplified gives 587/432
  6. So, 5/80 + 35/27 = 587/432
    In mixed form: 1155/432

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