Add 80/27 and 5/25, Solve 2 26/27 + 5/25 as a fraction

Add 80/27 and 5/25

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 5/25

80/27 + 5/25 is 427/135.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
80/27 = 80 × 25/27 × 25 = 2000/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675
Add the two like fractions:
2000/675 + 135/675 = 2000 + 135/675 = 2135/675
2135/675 simplified gives 427/135
So, 80/27 + 5/25 = 427/135
In mixed form: 322/135

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