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Add 60/27 and 12/80

1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 12/80

60/27 + 12/80 is 427/180.

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,
    60/27 = 60 × 80/27 × 80 = 4800/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    12/80 = 12 × 27/80 × 27 = 324/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/2160 + 324/2160 = 4800 + 324/2160 = 5124/2160
  5. 5124/2160 simplified gives 427/180
  6. So, 60/27 + 12/80 = 427/180
    In mixed form: 267/180

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