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Add 56/27 and 5/80

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

56/27 + 5/80 is 923/432.

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,
   56/27 = 56 × 80/27 × 80 = 4480/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4480/2160 + 135/2160 = 4480 + 135/2160 = 4615/2160
5. 4615/2160 simplified gives 923/432
6. So, 56/27 + 5/80 = 923/432
   In mixed form: 259/432

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