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Add 75/24 and 27/80

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 27/80

75/24 + 27/80 is 277/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   75/24 = 75 × 10/24 × 10 = 750/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/240 + 81/240 = 750 + 81/240 = 831/240
5. 831/240 simplified gives 277/80
6. So, 75/24 + 27/80 = 277/80
   In mixed form: 337/80

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