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Add 80/40 and 27/50

1^st number: 2 0/40, 2^nd number: 27/50

80/40 + 27/50 is 127/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   80/40 = 80 × 5/40 × 5 = 400/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/200 + 108/200 = 400 + 108/200 = 508/200
5. 508/200 simplified gives 127/50
6. So, 80/40 + 27/50 = 127/50
   In mixed form: 227/50

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