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Add 54/80 and 70/27

1^st number: 54/80, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

54/80 + 70/27 is 3529/1080.

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,
   54/80 = 54 × 27/80 × 27 = 1458/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   70/27 = 70 × 80/27 × 80 = 5600/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1458/2160 + 5600/2160 = 1458 + 5600/2160 = 7058/2160
5. 7058/2160 simplified gives 3529/1080
6. So, 54/80 + 70/27 = 3529/1080
   In mixed form: 3289/1080

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