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Add 75/16 and 27/80

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 27/80

75/16 + 27/80 is 201/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   75/16 = 75 × 5/16 × 5 = 375/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/80 + 27/80 = 375 + 27/80 = 402/80
5. 402/80 simplified gives 201/40
6. So, 75/16 + 27/80 = 201/40
   In mixed form: 51/40

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