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Add 50/27 and 12/80

1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 12/80

50/27 + 12/80 is 1081/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    50/27 = 50 × 80/27 × 80 = 4000/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    12/80 = 12 × 27/80 × 27 = 324/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/2160 + 324/2160 = 4000 + 324/2160 = 4324/2160
  5. 4324/2160 simplified gives 1081/540
  6. So, 50/27 + 12/80 = 1081/540
    In mixed form: 21/540

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