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Add 6/27 and 3/80

6/27 + 3/80 is 187/720.

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,
    6/27 = 6 × 80/27 × 80 = 480/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/2160 + 81/2160 = 480 + 81/2160 = 561/2160
  5. 561/2160 simplified gives 187/720
  6. So, 6/27 + 3/80 = 187/720

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