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Add 70/27 and 80/45

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

70/27 + 80/45 is 118/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   80/45 = 80 × 3/45 × 3 = 240/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/135 + 240/135 = 350 + 240/135 = 590/135
5. 590/135 simplified gives 118/27
6. So, 70/27 + 80/45 = 118/27
   In mixed form: 410/27

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