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Add 75/27 and 35/80

1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 35/80

75/27 + 35/80 is 463/144.

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,
    75/27 = 75 × 80/27 × 80 = 6000/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    35/80 = 35 × 27/80 × 27 = 945/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6000/2160 + 945/2160 = 6000 + 945/2160 = 6945/2160
  5. 6945/2160 simplified gives 463/144
  6. So, 75/27 + 35/80 = 463/144
    In mixed form: 331/144

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