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Add 8/80 and 45/27

1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 1 18/27

8/80 + 45/27 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    45/27 = 45 × 80/27 × 80 = 3600/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/2160 + 3600/2160 = 216 + 3600/2160 = 3816/2160
  5. 3816/2160 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 8/80 + 45/27 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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