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Add 50/80 and 35/27

1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 1 8/27

50/80 + 35/27 is 415/216.

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,
    50/80 = 50 × 27/80 × 27 = 1350/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    35/27 = 35 × 80/27 × 80 = 2800/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2160 + 2800/2160 = 1350 + 2800/2160 = 4150/2160
  5. 4150/2160 simplified gives 415/216
  6. So, 50/80 + 35/27 = 415/216
    In mixed form: 1199/216

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