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Add 80/25 and 2/27

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 2/27

80/25 + 2/27 is 442/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    80/25 = 80 × 27/25 × 27 = 2160/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/675 + 50/675 = 2160 + 50/675 = 2210/675
  5. 2210/675 simplified gives 442/135
  6. So, 80/25 + 2/27 = 442/135
    In mixed form: 337/135

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