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Add 54/27 and 98/80

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

54/27 + 98/80 is 129/40.

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,
   54/27 = 54 × 80/27 × 80 = 4320/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   98/80 = 98 × 27/80 × 27 = 2646/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/2160 + 2646/2160 = 4320 + 2646/2160 = 6966/2160
5. 6966/2160 simplified gives 129/40
6. So, 54/27 + 98/80 = 129/40
   In mixed form: 39/40

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