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Add 5/80 and 49/27

1st number: 5/80, 2nd number: 1 22/27

5/80 + 49/27 is 811/432.

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,
    49/27 = 49 × 80/27 × 80 = 3920/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2160 + 3920/2160 = 135 + 3920/2160 = 4055/2160
  5. 4055/2160 simplified gives 811/432
  6. So, 5/80 + 49/27 = 811/432
    In mixed form: 1379/432

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