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Add 8/80 and 27/60

8/80 + 27/60 is 11/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    27/60 = 27 × 4/60 × 4 = 108/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/240 + 108/240 = 24 + 108/240 = 132/240
  5. 132/240 simplified gives 11/20
  6. So, 8/80 + 27/60 = 11/20

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