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Add 75/80 and 27/56

75/80 + 27/56 is 159/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 56 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
    27/56 = 27 × 10/56 × 10 = 270/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/560 + 270/560 = 525 + 270/560 = 795/560
  5. 795/560 simplified gives 159/112
  6. So, 75/80 + 27/56 = 159/112
    In mixed form: 147/112

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